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In his last article, Ren\u00e9 described how you can discover the root cause of your problem by making use of the <\/strong>5 Whys method<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/em>. A technique very similar to the 5 Whys is the How-How Diagram<\/em>. This technique helps you to explore solutions once you\u2019ve discovered the origin of your problem.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The How-How Diagram<\/h3>\n

The How-How Diagram helps to clarify what needs to be done and provides you with a clear range of possible solutions. It\u2019s a great tool when you want to break down your solution into bite-sized actions. It\u2019s also a great way to force people to leave their comfort zone of vague promises, and to define specific goals & actions.<\/p>\n

How does it work?<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n

1. Define your problem<\/strong><\/h4>\n

State your problem clearly and write it on an index card. Make sure your problem is defined as a need, otherwise the How-question won\u2019t work. Stick your problem-card to the wall, on the left side.<\/p>\n

2. Ask: How can this be done?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Simply ask \u2018How can this be done?\u2019 and generate answers. Stimulate participants to generate as many solutions as possible. Write each idea on a separate card and stick all cards on the wall directly to the right of your problem.<\/p>\n

3. Repeat the How? question<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Focus on the generated solutions, and ask once more: \u2018How can this be done?\u2019<\/p>\n

Stimulate participants to generate solutions for each card. Place these ideas in a third row next to the cards (from step 2) they belong to.<\/p>\n

Draw horizontal arrows to connect successive actions and place different solutions below each other. Put a vertical arrow combined with the text \u2018or\u2019 if the solution is an alternative to another idea.<\/p>\n

4. Repeat until satisfied<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Repeat the \u2018How?\u2019 question until the ideas are specific enough to carry out and you are satisfied with your results.<\/p>\n

5. Select to implement\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When you are finished, discuss the outcome and decide which ideas you want to execute.<\/p>\n

Below you can find a simplified example of the How-How Diagram in action.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"How<\/p>\n

There you have it, a remarkably simple way of quickly generating actionable solutions. Now all you need to do is implement. Check out the articles below for some tips and tricks on implementing creative ideas:<\/p>\n

How To Implement Creative Ideas<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Ideas that aren’t implemented are useless. To increase your chances of successful\u00a0implementation, start by building commitment amongst your team members.<\/em><\/p>\n

Build a prototype<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Before you start pouring money into the realisation of a promising idea, test your assumptions and turn your vision into something tangible…<\/em><\/p>\n

Survive the Project Plateau<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Implementing ideas can quickly become tedious. The further you develop your idea, the harder it gets to stay\u00a0committed. Here are three tips to get past that great innovation-killer: the ‘Project Plateau’.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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