Eye-of-the-Beholder Viewpoints
Why Use It: Problems
and opportunities 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 imagine how others might describe it to gain a broader perspective on
any situation.
How to Use It: Use
this form to help identify different viewpoints. Add additional viewpoints as
needed.
Original Problem/Opportunity Statement
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Different
Viewpoints |
Restate
the Original Problem, Opportunity or
Situation
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Owner’s Eyes
Restate the
problem/opportunity from the ‘eyes’ of the person responsible for resolving
it. |
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Empathy Eyes
Restate the
problem/opportunity from the ‘eyes’ of other people involved with it. |
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Fresh Eyes
Speculate how people not
close or involved with the situation might see it. |
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Opposite Eyes
State the situation from
the ‘eyes’ of a person who holds the opposite viewpoint. |
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Unbiased Eyes
Identify personal or team
biases that might influence the perception of the problem. Restate it from an
unbiased perspective. |
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Others Eyes
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Final Problem Statement |
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