I have been going wide and then deep in most of my problem solving discussions.
Wide phase is the one for exploration, mapping all possibilities not just from this context but from others and identifying possible anchors that can be picked up.
Deep phase is to pick one of those anchor and then go deep to find the solution. If we get stuck and don't find sufficient water, we get back to exploration output & pick a new anchor.
'Framing' feels like a good way to imagine this approach. Thanks for the clear articulation and the example to make this one more memorable.
There are parallels with design thinking, as you point out. One plus of having a divergent phase to explore frame is that later with new evidence/info you can always go back and pick another frame that seems better. You are not stuck as you would be if you only ever considered one option.
I have been going wide and then deep in most of my problem solving discussions.
Wide phase is the one for exploration, mapping all possibilities not just from this context but from others and identifying possible anchors that can be picked up.
Deep phase is to pick one of those anchor and then go deep to find the solution. If we get stuck and don't find sufficient water, we get back to exploration output & pick a new anchor.
'Framing' feels like a good way to imagine this approach. Thanks for the clear articulation and the example to make this one more memorable.
There are parallels with design thinking, as you point out. One plus of having a divergent phase to explore frame is that later with new evidence/info you can always go back and pick another frame that seems better. You are not stuck as you would be if you only ever considered one option.
Love this one! Raise the floor & think in expected value with your decisions.