If the problem is defined clearly, the solution would be obvious. It is 50% work done when you know clearly what the problem is. Learn the Problem statement technique in 6 steps.
Step #1: What is the specific problem
Describe in your own words what is the specific problem? [Example, Blood Pressure is high]
Step #2: Who is affected by this problem
Describe the concerned person affected by the specific problem? [Example, Mr. X]
Step #3: Where is the problem affecting
Describe the location where it is affected by the specific problem? [Example, At Office]
Step #4: When was the problem observed
Describe when was the problem first observed? [Example, Jan-22]
Step #5: How much, what is the magnitude of the problem
Describe How much is the problem [Example, 150 mm Hg diastolic]
Step #6: How do you know there is a problem
Describe How do you know? what is the target not met [Example, 120 mm Hg diastolic is the target]
Write the Problem Statement in sentence format using the above template <What><Where><When><How Much><How do you know>.
[Example, High blood pressure of 150mm Hg diastolic is observed for Mr. X from Jan22 in the office against the target of 120 mm Hg diastolic]
Clarity precedes Success
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