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How Might We Template

Craft problem statements encouraging comprehensive exploration with the How Might We Template.

About the How Might We Template

To find the most effective solutions to problems, it's important to start by asking the right questions. This is where the How Might We Template comes in handy. It's a statement starter that encourages comprehensive exploration of problems. Using this template, you can break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable parts, which can help you identify the root cause of the problem.

Critical thinking is a key skill that can help you uncover the underlying complexities of a problem. Instead of just accepting a problem at face value, skilled critical thinkers can dig deeper and identify the underlying issues contributing to the problem. This type of thinking is essential for finding the most effective solutions.

Statement starters like the How Might We Template can help you explore more open-ended problems. These tools allow you to approach problems from different angles and consider a wider range of potential solutions. By doing so, you can have more productive discussions and ultimately find the most effective solutions to your problems.

Benefits of using the template

  • Question your presumptions.

  • Facilitate diverse viewpoints.

  • Guide the problem-solving process.

  • Encourage divergent thinking.

How to use the template in Miro

  1. Summarize your issue or opportunity briefly.

  2. Prefix your problem description with "How might we...”

  3. Examine three distinct approaches to articulate the problem and select the most optimal one.

  4. Employ it as a foundation for brainstorming or initiating a new endeavor.

Setup

  • Recognize a challenge or possibility.

  • Decide on the suitable statement starter(s).

Useful tips

  • Contemplate incorporating a "kickstarter" to a research insight.

  • Avoid integrating solutions into problem statements.

  • Utilize voting to select the most effective problem statement.

How Might We Template

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