Simple answer: it looks like this.
Sticky problems are easy to find, but hard to solve.(Otherwise they wouldn’t be sticky,now would they?) Here’s a handy checklist.
| • | Does your problem require input from multiple departments/divisions to be solved? |
| • | Has your problem had several attempts at solution “Oh we’ve tried to solve that 10 times before!” |
| • | Does it affect problems or solutions elsewhere down the line – part of a domino effect? |
| • | Is it integral to your new product’s development? |
| • | If you don’t solve it, will it just cause more problems? |
Got a sticky problem? Still not sure? Check out this Sticky Problem Evaluation Matrix to see if we have an elegant solution for your sticky problem.