Problem Identification

Superpower to Gain

With Problem Identification, you will improve the quality of your business ideas by resisting the urge to “think in solutions”

Target Output

The goal for this module is to study a problem you experience through a number of angles. The output you will end with is a 4-6 problem statements, which you will use in the next module to focus your solution brainstorming.

Steps to Take

Click the link below to access a template for a problem identification canvas in Figma. Sign up and duplicate the template to your own drafts
At the top of the page, click into the name of the Figma file and replace "copy" with your name to personalize the board
Zoom in and start filling out the first column with statements about your problem. Include at least three different versions of your core problem statement.
Identify a list of people who you interact with around the topic of your objective. For each person on your list, think about how they could help you achieve your objective, and what sucks for them in relation to doing so.

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Natural Language Tasks for Brainstorming

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