Criteria for Idea-Finding Potential

The focus and content of a problem statement can be adjusted and developed in a variety of ways (try a search on Defining). However after the development stage it is valuable to ensure that the way it is expressed will support the workings of the problem solving method you are using.

Isakesen, Dorval and Treffinger (1994) developed this straightforward checklist, which is supportive of this procedure

Does it show the way to lots of ideas?
Is it the question about which you want to find ideas?
Does it locate the ownership clearly?
Is if affirmative in its orientations?
Is it free of criteria?
Is it stated briefly and clearly?

If the statement appears to falter on any criteria, perhaps you can modify it to reinforce its effectiveness for gathering ideas.

CLASS	C
PHASE	Predisposition
DESCRIPTION	The focus and content of a problem statement can be adjusted and developed in a variety of ways (try a search on Defining). However after the development stage it is valuable to ensure that the way it is expressed will support the workings of the problem solving method you are using. Isakesen, Dorval and Treffinger (1994) developed this straightforward checklist, which is supportive of this procedure Does it show the way to lots of ideas? Is it the question about which you want to find ideas? Does it locate the ownership clearly? Is if affirmative in its orientations? Is it free of criteria? Is it stated briefly and clearly? If the statement appears to falter on any criteria, perhaps you can modify it to reinforce its effectiveness for gathering ideas.
CORRELATE TECHNIQUES	CATWOE
REFERENCES	Isakesen, Dorval and Treffinger (1994) Source: www.mycoted.com

CRITERIA FOR IDEA-FINDING POTENTIAL