Problem Brief

To define your problem to ensure the problem definition aligns your team and centralizes the intent of solving the problem.

Steps
6
Last edited
Apr 19, 2023
Created by
Nova

About this process

Define your problem in detail to motivate and sync your team. This tool is recommended before you start doing research. A problem brief is the foundation of a good start. A good brief centralizes everyone's thoughts and keeps the team on the same page from the start. This tool can be use by managers for conflict management purposes. Duration: 30min - 1h

The process in detail

6 steps
  1. 1

    What is the problem or challenge?

  2. 2

    How would the user or customer define the problem or challenge?

  3. 3

    Why is this challenge important?

  4. 4

    What research and resources do you already have?

  5. 5

    What's happening in the world? Why is this problem affecting people? Who specifically?

  6. 6

    Who is involved in the project?

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1. What is the problem or challenge?

Try to define the problem in a positive way responding to the question: "How might we"...? Use the sticky notes below 👇

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2. How would the user or customer define the problem or challenge?
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3. Why is this challenge important?
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4. What research and resources do you already have?
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5. What's happening in the world? Why is this problem affecting people? Who specifically?
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6. Who is involved in the project?
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