Problem navigation

Problem navigation is consciously moving through a complex problem: from recognizing the situation, through a dependency map, to choosing the next step.

Definition

Is a practical concept Guru Element. It means understanding the problem before there is a solution: establishing facts, boundaries, stakeholders, causes, effects and points of influence. It is especially useful when the problem has multiple layers.

Key ideas

Missing key ideas.

Practice and life

Draw the problem as a map: center, causes, effects, people, resources and blockers. Mark one place with little traffic.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to jump to solutions without having any knowledge of the field. The second mistake is creating too detailed a map that blocks the operation.

Questions for self-reflection

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Sources

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