4.8 Discussion Questions
- Which method do you think applies more to entrepreneurship, the innovative or adaptive problem-solving method? Do you see yourself as using one method more than the other in your entrepreneurial endeavors? If so, which one and why?
- Do you think it is important for the entrepreneur to understand and develop all the problem-solving skills to manage a successful startup? Why or why not?
- Which of the three types of entrepreneurs relies more on the innate skill of the entrepreneur?
- How does the fishbone process aid entrepreneurs in finding the root cause to problems worth solving?
- Discuss the different methodologies an entrepreneur might use when experiencing creativity block.
- Discuss the crowdsourcing process, including how contributors to the solution are rewarded and how different platforms fit with different types of businesses.
- Why is empathy needed in defining problems?
- Why is it important to continuously ask for feedback and improve the current design?
- What are some ways you can determine the true root cause of a problem and not just its symptoms?
- What are the best ways to implement lean thinking in your company?
