Developing Effective Problem Statements
Describe the ideal situation
Briefly summarize the problem
Describe the size and scope of the problem
Identify symptoms of the problem
Identify the consequences
Explain any other research or investigation that you may pursue
Practice developing effective problem statements by writing a problem statement.
Use numbers and other specific,
Describe objective symptoms
Parts of a problem statement
How would you describe the size and scope of the problem?
Problem statement do’s and don’ts
The purpose of a problem statement is to:
A statement such as “Plans to add tours, develop our Web site, and expand staff are now on hold until we can solve this problem,” is an example of: