Innovation Studio II: Problem Reframing

Catalog description

Problem reframing is essential to the innovation process, and to properly diagnosing problems so they can be investigated from multiple perspectives. It entails pushing past conventional assumptions about barriers to success, to find root causes--sometimes different problems altogether--that inspire novel, diverse approaches. Problem reframing is a powerful tool that increases the options and resources available in addressing any challenge. Students learn the difference between root causes and symptoms, understand the systems affected by and affecting their challenge, and learn to see and act on problems as opportunities for breakthrough solutions.