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Eye-of-the-Beholder Viewpoints 

 

 

 

 

Why Use It

Problems and opportunities (changes) are often truly in the eyes of the beholder. What is a problem, issue, or opportunity for some people may not be for others. Actively seek to understand how others might describe the change to gain a broader perspective on any situation.

 

How to Use It

Use this form to help identify different “change” viewpoints. Add additional viewpoints as needed.

 

Initial Problem/Opportunity “Change” Statement

 

 

Different Viewpoints

Restate the Original Problem,

Opportunity, or Situation

Owner’s Eyes

Restate the problem/opportunity from the eyes of the person responsible for resolving it.

 

Empathy Eyes

Restate the problem/opportunity from the eyes of other people involved with it.

 

Fresh Eyes

Speculate how people not close or involved with the situation might see it.

 

Opposite Eyes

State the situation from the eyes of a person who holds the opposite viewpoint.

 

Unbiased Eyes

Identify personal or team biases that might influence the perception of the problem. Restate it from an unbiased perspective.

 

Others Eyes

 

 

Final Problem/Opportunity “Change” Statement