Challenge Statements

How might we…?

DEVELOP AND DELIVER THE RIGHT SOLUTION.

Purpose

Formulate a question that makes it possible to ideate potential solutions in a targeted way.

Challenge statements are concise and focused descriptions that articulate specific problems, opportunities, or goals within a given context. These statements serve as the foundation for problem-solving, innovation, and strategic planning efforts. By clearly defining the challenges at hand, challenge statements provide a shared understanding among individuals or teams, guiding them towards generating targeted solutions and ideas. These statements often address a gap, a need for improvement, or a desired outcome, prompting creative thinking and encouraging a systematic approach to finding effective solutions. Challenge statements play a crucial role in various fields, including design thinking, entrepreneurship, and research, as they help frame the problem space and drive focused efforts towards meaningful and actionable results.

Book Appointment

Stats

Session

Online

DURATION

60 minutes

Level of Difficulty

Moderate

Materials Needed

Pens, paper, Post-its

learning outcomes

Define a challenge statement to initiate the solution phase

Define the extent and scope of the solution phase

Process Phase
works well with

Abstraction Laddering

A.E.I.O.U. Map

Interviewing

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