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Problem Statement

Pre-Accelerator Program

Week 1: Lesson 4

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How to write a problem statement?

VISION

what does the world look like if we solve the problem?

ISSUE

one or two sentences that describe the problem using specific issues.

Method

 the process that will get followed to solve the problem

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How to get started?

Who?

What?

When?

Where?

Why?

5“W”

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What?

Who?

When?

Where?

Why?

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  • What is the issue?

  • What impact is the issue causing?

  • What would happen if we didn’t solve the problem?

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What?

Who?

When?

Where?

Why?

Who does the issue affect?

  • Specific organization?
  • Specific group?
  • Specific people? 

5“W”

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What?

Who?

When?

Where?

Why?

  • When does the issue occur?

  • When does it need to be fixed?

5“W”

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What?

Who?

When?

Where?

Why?

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Where is the issue occurring?

  • Specific products?
  • Specific processes?
  • Certain location?

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What?

Who?

When?

Where?

Why?

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  • Why is it important that we fix the problem?

  • What impact does it have on the business or customer?

  • What impact does it have on all stakeholders

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It’s your turn to try!

Come out with two problem

statements after this lesson.

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THANK YOU!