

Defining the Problem
You wouldn’t begin a vacation without a destination in mind. And you shouldn’t begin any project without a clear understanding of what you intend to accomplish. The key concept is “clear.” That means you want to a have a concise written problem statement. It won’t be that difficult. Something caused people to start thinking about this project. The problem might be customer-based: not enough clients are buying your products, or your help desk is flooded with calls. Or the prob