There are two key ingredients to finding creative solutions to problems – being clear about the outcome we want and to having a small list of things that we’re unwilling to compromise on along the way.
Clarity of outcome helps us both visualize success and rally people toward that goal.
The small list of things we’re unwilling to compromise on is the constraint function. This is why it works best when the list is derived from first principles. Such lists are small and ensure we don’t saddle ourselves with unnecessary constraints.
Together, these ingredients both define the goal posts and the length and breadth of the playing field. Once that is defined, it much easier for teams to figure out the best ways to put the ball into the net.
