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In several previous Posts I have attempted to set the foundation level arguments
that lead up to the 9 Step Opportunity Identification Process. A brief recap of those
previous posts would be beneficial at this point with a short discussion for their
relevance.
You may go to the original posts to get a more detailed argument leading up to the
conclusions.
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In a brilliant design even the waste ends up not being a waste after all but provides
sustenance to the existing species.
It may seem inefficient but it is a more effective method of solving knotty problems.
The purpose is consistent with the need to generate a large quantity of Ideas.
Recognize a need
Problem Description
Incubation
Illumination
Verification
Post 6: You Have a Brain, For Heaven’s Sake Use All of It:
Hybrid Method: with Exemplar and Various Processes.
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Recognize a Need.
Define a Problem
Divergent Thinking
Convergent Thinking
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solving them, are getting extinct. At the same time entrepreneurship is exploding and
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prospering in this climate.
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The process identifies high-potential ideas to rise by allowing weak ideas to fail quickly
and inexpensively, on paper instead of in the lab or the real world.
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2. Question: Is it an Opportunity?
I will describe each element in detail in the next series of Posts. Meanwhile your
suggestions, Questions and Comments are invited.
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