P5 Empathy Mapping

Apply the P5 Empathy Mapping transformation to systematically capture what stakeholders see, think, feel, and do in their context.

What is P5?

P5 (Empathy Mapping) Systematically capture what stakeholders see, think, feel, and do in their context.

When to Use P5

Ideal Situations

• Reframe a problem to uncover hidden assumptions or perspectives
• Align stakeholders around a shared understanding
• Clarify scope before choosing a solution path

Trigger Questions

• "How can we use Empathy Mapping here?"
• "What changes if we apply P5 to this product requirements review?"
• "Which assumptions does P5 help us surface?"

The P5 Process

Step 1: Define the focus

// Using P5 (Empathy Mapping) - Establish the focus
const focus = "Systematically capture what stakeholders see, think, feel, and do in their context";

Step 2: Apply the model

// Using P5 (Empathy Mapping) - Apply the transformation
const output = applyModel("P5", focus);

Step 3: Synthesize outcomes

// Using P5 (Empathy Mapping) - Capture insights and decisions
const insights = summarize(output);

Practical Example

// Using P5 (Empathy Mapping) - Example in a product requirements review
const result = applyModel("P5", "Systematically capture what stakeholders see, think, feel, and do in their context" );

Integration with Other Transformations

• P5 -> DE3: Pair with DE3 when sequencing matters.
• P5 -> IN2: Use IN2 to validate or stress-test.
• P5 -> CO5: Apply CO5 to compose the output.

Implementation Checklist

• Identify the context that requires P5
• Apply the model using explicit P5 references
• Document assumptions and outputs
• Confirm alignment with stakeholders or owners

Common Pitfalls

• Treating the model as a checklist instead of a lens
• Skipping documentation of assumptions or rationale
• Over-applying the model without validating impact

Best Practices

• Use explicit P5 references in comments and docs
• Keep the output focused and actionable
• Combine with adjacent transformations when needed

Measurement and Success

• Clearer decisions and fewer unresolved assumptions
• Faster alignment across stakeholders
• Reusable artifacts for future iterations

Installation and Usage

Nix Installation

{
  programs.moltbot.plugins = [
    { source = "github:hummbl-dev/hummbl-agent?dir=skills/P-perspective/p5-empathy-mapping"; }
  ];
}

Manual Installation

moltbot-registry install hummbl-agent/p5-empathy-mapping

Usage with Commands

/apply-transformation P5 "Systematically capture what stakeholders see, think, feel, and do in their context"

Apply P5 to create repeatable, explicit mental model reasoning.