Problem structure

Problem structure is the way in which the elements of difficulty, causes, symptoms, constraints and relationships are arranged together.

Definition

The problem is rarely one thing. It often consists of symptoms, actors, data, emotions, constraints, stories and feedback. Seeing the structure of the problem allows you to separate what really needs to be solved from what just screams for attention.

Key ideas

Missing key ideas.

Practice and life

Draw the problem as a map: symptoms, possible causes, people, resources, constraints and influence points. Don't solve until you see the layout.

Common misunderstanding

It is a mistake to try to solve a problem without breaking it down. It is also a mistake to focus on the most visible symptom.

Questions for self-reflection

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Sources

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