Definition of Problem

What is a Problem?

Easily misunderstood as “something to solve or overcome”. Well stated problems already include all possible answers.

A further misunderstanding is that innovation is focused on how one solves problems. This is wrong. Innovation is at its most creative when it invents new problems.

Read More About Problems

• Innovation — It’s About Problems
• How to Invent Problems
• How to Leave Problems

For more, navigate to our complete list of articles on problems for innovation.