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The Problem-Definition Process

quoted from: https://hbr.org/2012/09/are-you-solving-the-right-problem

Establish the Need for a Solution

What is the

basic need?

What is the

desired outcome?

Who stands to

benefit and why?

Justify the need

Is the effort

aligned with our strategy?

What are the

desired benefits for the company, and how will we measure them?

How will we

ensure that a solution is implemented?

Contextualize the problem

What approaches have

we tried?

What have others

tried?

What are the

internal and external constraints on implementing a solution?

Write the problem statement

Is the problem

actually many problems?

What requirements must

a solution meet?

Which problem solvers

should we engage?

What information and

language should the problem statement include?

What do solvers

need to submit?

What incentives do

solvers need?

How will solutions

be evaluated and success measured?

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