Solving complex problems requires laying considerable groundwork

Problems that are most likely to benefit from utilizing a frame creation process tend to adhere to these patterns:

  1. There are opposing views or conflicting aims.
  2. No obvious solution is apparent.
  3. The problem can be placed in an expanded context.
  4. There is an open-minded champion within the “problem owner” organization that is seeking a solution.
  5. Earlier solution attempts have not resulted in a satisfactory resolution, to the point where there is a willingness to take a different approach.[1]

When most or all of these conditions have been fulfilled, the frame creation approach still requires a lengthy process of getting to know the problem, approaching actual and possible stakeholders, motivating them to participate, making contact with external expertise that may be useful, etc.[2]

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See also:

  1. Frame Innovation – Dorst (2015), ch. 5 § “The principles of frame creation.” ↩︎

  2. Ibid. ↩︎