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To Solve a Tough Problem, Reframe It * Five steps to ensure that you don’t jump to solutions When we confront complex problems, there’s a powerful impulse to dive right into “solving” mode. "Research shows that companies devote too little effort to examining problems before trying to solve them. By jumping immediately into problem-solving, teams limit their ability to design innovative solutions. The authors recommend that companies spend more time up front on problem-framing, a process for understanding and defining a problem. Exploring different frames is like looking at a scene through various camera lenses while adjusting your angle, aperture, and focus. A wide-angle lens gives you a very different photo from that taken with a telephoto lens, and shifting your angle and depth of focus yields distinct images. Effective problem-framing is similar: Looking at a problem from a variety of perspectives helps you uncover new insights and generate fresh ideas. This article introduces a FIVE-PHASE APPROACH TO PROBLEM-FRAMING: 1) In the expand phase, the team identifies all aspects of a problem; 2) in examine, it dives into root causes; 3) in empathize, it considers key stakeholders’ perspectives; 4) in elevate, it puts the problem into a broader context; and 5) in envision, it creates a road map toward the desired outcome. -- HBR #problemsolving

Challenges are an integral part of our lives; how we address them makes the difference. Most of the time, though, we tend to focus more on them than on how we will overcome them. And even when we try to solve them, we just jump into solutions. To design innovative solutions, we must take time with our teams to define and understand challenges. This concept is called problem framing, and here's an insightful article that delves deeply into how you can incorporate it into your problem-solving in your company.

𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 Research shows that companies devote too little effort to examining problems before trying to solve them. By jumping immediately into problem-solving, teams limit their ability to design innovative solutions. In this #HBR article, the authors recommend that companies spend more time up front on problem-framing, a process for understanding and defining a problem. Exploring different frames is like looking at a scene through various camera lenses while adjusting your angle, aperture, and focus. A wide-angle lens gives you a very different photo from that taken with a telephoto lens, and shifting your angle and depth of focus yields distinct images. Effective problem-framing is similar. This article introduces a five-phase approach to problem-framing, which can allow you to look at a problem from a variety of perspectives helps you uncover new insights and generate fresh ideas.

To Solve a Tough Problem, Reframe It. Research shows that companies devote too little effort to examining problems before trying to solve them. By jumping immediately into problem-solving, teams limit their ability to design innovative solutions. The authors in this article from Harvard Business Review recommend that companies spend more time up front on problem-framing, a process for understanding and defining a problem. Exploring different frames is like looking at a scene through various camera lenses while adjusting your angle, aperture, and focus. A wide-angle lens gives you a very different photo from that taken with a telephoto lens, and shifting your angle and depth of focus yields distinct images. Effective problem-framing is similar: Looking at a problem from a variety of perspectives helps you uncover new insights and generate fresh ideas. This article introduces a five-phase approach to problem-framing: identify, examine, empathize, elevate and finally, envision. #ExecutiveCoach #ProblemSolving https://buff.ly/3tpcVDv

To Solve a Tough Problem, Reframe It. Research shows that companies devote too little effort to examining problems before trying to solve them. By jumping immediately into problem-solving, teams limit their ability to design innovative solutions. The authors in this article from Harvard Business Review recommend that companies spend more time up front on problem-framing, a process for understanding and defining a problem. Exploring different frames is like looking at a scene through various camera lenses while adjusting your angle, aperture, and focus. A wide-angle lens gives you a very different photo from that taken with a telephoto lens, and shifting your angle and depth of focus yields distinct images. Effective problem-framing is similar: Looking at a problem from a variety of perspectives helps you uncover new insights and generate fresh ideas. This article introduces a five-phase approach to problem-framing: identify, examine, empathize, elevate and finally, envision. #ExecutiveCoach #ProblemSolving https://buff.ly/3tpcVDv

Applying old tricks to new problems doesn't always work, please consistently recognize any new challenges, do the research before design and evaluate the assumption before release. #innovation #problemsolving #designthinking #research #userinsights

We are thrilled to announce the eagerly awaited release of "Psycho-Aesthetics 2.0 - Unleashing Disruption with a Proven Methodology” by our founder and CEO, Ravi Sawhney. This new book builds on Ravi’s original Psycho-Aesthetics® advanced design-thinking methodology, which was first recognized by Harvard Business Press as a case study and later became the foundation of his co-authored book, "Predictable Magic," published by Wharton School Publishing in August 2010. "Psycho-Aesthetics 2.0" extends transformative design and innovation principles, demonstrating how this advanced design-thinking methodology can forge emotional connections and drive innovation across various sectors. At RKS Design, we believe that when diverse people with different backgrounds, skills, and languages unite, extraordinary things happen. Revolutionary products, transformative policies, life-changing services, and new businesses emerge. In Psycho-Aesthetics 2.0, you'll discover: • How P/A serves as an advanced design-thinking methodology, standing on the shoulders of great thinkers like Abraham Maslow and Joseph Campbell. • Practical applications that can bring innovative technologies, brands, and digital experiences to life. • Case studies and stories of how P/A has been a cornerstone in creating shared visions and fostering markets that previously didn't exist. Whether you're a designer, researcher, product manager, artist, or someone who has never used human-centered design, "Psycho-Aesthetics 2.0" is crafted for you. This book introduces P/A as an efficient way to align design teams and communicate effectively with non-creatives. It's a practical tool to reduce the risks in innovation and achieve solutions that resonate deeply with users, customers, and stakeholders. #PsychoAesthetics #Innovation #DesignThinking #NewRelease #BookLaunch #innovation #design #humancentered

Reframe to avoid jumping to solutions. In this article, the authors layout a framework for how to approach problem solving by looking at it in a different way, changing the context. This can be helpful to contentious issues or where there appear to be too many solutions at hand.

Meet the team! This week, we're shining a light on Fiona, our Senior Learning Consultant, and self-professed research nerd. Fiona champions the importance of research-driven design and believes in deeply understanding the needs of the people before designing solutions. In their own words: "Real people. Real information. That's the foundation for impactful design solutions. Research ensures we're truly addressing user needs and making data-driven decisions." At Solvd, we believe that research drives better design decisions. You can discover more about our solutions here https://lnkd.in/eFWAhN9z.  Drop us a DM, if you’d like to chat with a member of the team. #research #designthinking #learninganddevelopment 

Science Can Help You In Business Have you ever noticed how scientists and engineers always seem to get things done, no matter how tough? They use something called the scientific method, which is a step-by-step way to solve problems. First, they plan carefully, then they try things out, and finally, they look at what happened to understand better. Now, think about some business owners. They often get stuck on small problems and can't move forward for years. This happens because they don't always use a clear method to solve problems, which can make things messy and slow. What if more businesses started using the scientific method? They could figure out problems faster and keep improving without getting stuck. What propelled my business was looking at business in this very way. #BusinessTips #ProblemSolving #ScientificMethod