Defining the problem
Defining a problem means precisely describing the difference between the current state and the desired state.
Definition
Defining the problem is the first step in effectively solving difficulties. It's about separating symptoms from causes, emotional judgments from facts, and general discomfort from a specific phenomenon that needs to be changed. A good problem statement includes the context, scale, consequences and boundaries of the analysis, making it easier to choose the right tools.
Key ideas
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Practice and life
Write down the problem according to the following pattern: what is happening, where, since when, how often, who it affects and what effect it has. Only then look for the reasons.
Common misunderstanding
It is a mistake to start with a solution without understanding the problem. A common mistake is to frame the problem as a person's fault rather than as a phenomenon, process or set of conditions.
Questions for self-reflection
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