Well-Formed Problem Flashcards

1
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How many steps in the WFP?

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13

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2
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How many sub-questions in the “what” question of the WFP?

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4

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The sub-questions of the “what” in the WFP are …

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  1. What is the gap?
  2. How is it a problem? (construct)
  3. What needs to change? (driving and restraining forces)
  4. What is the obstacle? (stopping you; interfering with progress)
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4
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Ask the WFP “why” question?

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Why is this problem important to solve?

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5
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The WFP “when” and “where” questions are …

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  1. Where is it a problem?
  2. When is it a problem?
  3. When does it begin and end?
  4. When is it a problem and when not?
  5. When is it solved by others and how?
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The WFP “with whom” questions are …

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  1. With whom is this a problem?
  2. Who is affected?
  3. Who is involved?
  4. Who can solve it?
  5. Who does not want it solved?
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7
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How many groups of process questions are there for the WFP?

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5

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8
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List the groups of process questions for the WFP

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  1. Dynamics / causes
  2. Symptoms
  3. Frames (how do you frame it)
  4. So what (is it necesary to solve it)
  5. What tried (what have you tried)
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The WFP “dynamics” questions are …

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  1. How is it a problem?
  2. What are the criteria and values that play a role?
  3. What triggers the problem?
  4. How do you do ut?
  5. What contributes to it?
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10
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How many sub-questions are there in the “dynamics” part of the WFP?

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5

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11
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What is the WFP symptoms question?

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What are the symptoms?

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Examples of frames questions for the WFP are …

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  1. How do you interpret this problem?
  2. What does it mean to you?
  3. Is it a paradox (apparently contradicting statement) / dichotomy (either/or )?
  4. Can it be … ?
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13
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Examples of “so what” WFP questions are …

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  1. What will happen if the problem is (not) solved?
  2. Who will it affect?
  3. How do you know?
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14
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Examples of “what have you tried” questions for a WFP are …

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  1. How have you tried?
  2. How well / to what extend did it work?
  3. What did you learn?
  4. How have you adjusted your approach?
  5. What else have you tried?
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15
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List the types of checks / lock down questions for a WFP

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  1. Ecology
  2. Evidence
  3. Summary … and the question is …
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16
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Examples of ecology questions for a WFP are …

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  1. Can it (realistically) be solved?
  2. What is the probability that it can be solved?
  3. Do you have the resources, time, money?
17
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What is the evidence question for a WFP?

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How will you know when you have a problem that can be solved?

18
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How is the WFP summary statement formulated?

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In summary … the problem is … and the question is …