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Problem |
Nik Boyd |
In the context of this Model, a Problem
emerges from the background or circumstance of a Business, and
prevents a business from engaging some desirable Activity(s), or
prevents a business from seizing some desirable Opportunity.
A Problem stands out from its background (pro + blem). A Problem is more often a point (or knot) of pain. In order to provide an appropriate software solution that addresses a business problem, we must first understand the problem, and describe it sufficiently to permit the design of a solution. Some problems fit within problem frames and may be subject to a formal problem description. However, some problems are wicked, and do not admit of either ready description nor solution.