What am I doing and where am I in the process?
Here is the process I am pursuing:
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Identify the problem I want to work on COMPLETED. You may chuckle to hear I chose this topic by whittling a list of 130 issues down to 7, then to 2, then to this one.
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Define the issue in a way people will understand COMPLETED.
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Field test the definition to assess if sufficient people agree it is a meaningful problem. COMPLETED.
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Research current perspectives on the problem. COMPLETED initial survey, tho always ongoing
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Develop an initial Point of View defining the problem, its causes and potential solutions and what success ultimately looks like. COMPLETED. See here.
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Finalize list of who is working on the problem today and generally what are they doing. UNDERWAY, partially complete
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Engage with elements of those working on the problem, learn from them, evolve PoV, identify whether and how I can assist. NEXT
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Decide whether to work for an existing organization already addressing the problem, or begin a complimentary new initiative. UNDERWAY
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Execute. Iterate.