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Statement Starters

Framing problems dictates the solutions. Statement starters help view challenges from new angles. Prompts like 'How might we...' reframe problems into opportunities. Changing the question changes everything.

Duration
45 mins
Group Size
4-10
Category
Luma
Difficulty
Easy
Participants will:

  • Reframe problems as opportunities.

  • See challenges differently.

  • Generate better questions.

  • Open up solution space.

  • Get unstuck.

  • Inspire creative thinking.

Participants will gain:

  • Generative statement starters for ideation.

  • Prompted creative thinking.

  • Expanded ideation.

Push participants to create many versions; don't let them settle too quickly. Extreme reframings often yield surprising results. Keep the energy playful to encourage creativity. Sometimes, despite our best efforts, a reframe just won't click; move on.

  1. State your challenge clearly.

  2. Get statement starter prompts.

  3. Rewrite the challenge using 'How might we...'.

  4. Try reframing with 'What if...'.

  5. Use 'In what ways might...' to explore further.

  6. Generate multiple versions of each reframing.

  7. Pick the most inspiring versions.

  8. Test these versions using different angles.

  9. Select the best reframings for further exploration.

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For Facilitators

  • Review participant profiles and expectations
  • Prepare all materials and supplies
  • Test technology and room setup

For Participants

  • Complete pre-session survey
  • Review background materials
  • Prepare examples or case studies

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  • Statement starter cards

  • Paper for rewriting

  • Markers

  • Challenge descriptions

  • Wall space for posting

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  • Facilitator Guide (PDF)
  • Participant Workbook Template
  • Presentation Slides
  • Printable Materials

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