Explore ways to solve your problem

Now that you have articulated a clear problem statement, it's time to start thinking about all of the possible ways to solve that problem.

This is a time for creative thinking, so stretch your thinking and don’t stop at the first idea. Often the best ideas arrive when you think you have exhausted them all. Use different brainstorming or ideation techniques and involve a variety of viewpoints and stakeholders at this point. It's also important to get ideas from target participants and delivery stakeholders where possible.

Questions to ask

1. What are all the possible solutions to the problem statement?​
2. What other organisations are leaders in solving a similar problem and/or at providing value to our target participants?​
3. What techniques can we use to expand our thinking?​
4. Who else can we get involved in exploring ways to solve the problem?

Methods to consider for this action

• Get creative in the way you brainstorm and ideate. There are plenty of techniques you can try to stretch your thinking and be more innovative.
• One way to explore ideas is to consider who is the best in the world at solving similar problems.
• Tools such as an idea canvas may help you flesh out ideas.

Output

Possible solutions to your problem statement

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