How many steps in the WFP?
13
How many sub-questions in the “what” question of the WFP?
4
The sub-questions of the “what” in the WFP are …
- What is the gap?
- How is it a problem? (construct)
- What needs to change? (driving and restraining forces)
- What is the obstacle? (stopping you; interfering with progress)
Ask the WFP “why” question?
Why is this problem important to solve?
The WFP “when” and “where” questions are …
- Where is it a problem?
- When is it a problem?
- When does it begin and end?
- When is it a problem and when not?
- When is it solved by others and how?
The WFP “with whom” questions are …
- With whom is this a problem?
- Who is affected?
- Who is involved?
- Who can solve it?
- Who does not want it solved?
How many groups of process questions are there for the WFP?
5
List the groups of process questions for the WFP
- Dynamics / causes
- Symptoms
- Frames (how do you frame it)
- So what (is it necesary to solve it)
- What tried (what have you tried)
The WFP “dynamics” questions are …
- How is it a problem?
- What are the criteria and values that play a role?
- What triggers the problem?
- How do you do ut?
- What contributes to it?
How many sub-questions are there in the “dynamics” part of the WFP?
5
What is the WFP symptoms question?
What are the symptoms?
Examples of frames questions for the WFP are …
- How do you interpret this problem?
- What does it mean to you?
- Is it a paradox (apparently contradicting statement) / dichotomy (either/or )?
- Can it be … ?
Examples of “so what” WFP questions are …
- What will happen if the problem is (not) solved?
- Who will it affect?
- How do you know?
Examples of “what have you tried” questions for a WFP are …
- How have you tried?
- How well / to what extend did it work?
- What did you learn?
- How have you adjusted your approach?
- What else have you tried?
List the types of checks / lock down questions for a WFP
- Ecology
- Evidence
- Summary … and the question is …
Examples of ecology questions for a WFP are …
- Can it (realistically) be solved?
- What is the probability that it can be solved?
- Do you have the resources, time, money?
What is the evidence question for a WFP?
How will you know when you have a problem that can be solved?
How is the WFP summary statement formulated?
In summary … the problem is … and the question is …
