Previously you learned to spot problems, generate solutions, and screen ideas using desirability, feasibility, and viability. Now let's practice the complete process with different tech startup scenarios.
This integrated approach mirrors how successful tech entrepreneurs actually work - moving fluidly between problem identification and solution development.
Engagement Message
Which part of this process do you find most challenging so far?
Type
Sort Into Boxes
Practice Question
Let's start with problem identification. Sort these tech-related observations into clear problem types:
Labels
- First Box Label: Frustrations
- Second Box Label: Inefficiencies
First Box Items
- Slow APIs
- Complex deployments
- Poor documentation
Second Box Items
- Manual testing
- Redundant code reviews
- Manual deployments
Type
Fill In The Blanks
Markdown With Blanks
Now practice SCAMPER on a real scenario. A development team lead struggles to coordinate sprint planning across multiple remote developers and track project dependencies. Fill in creative solutions:
Eliminate: Remove [[blank:manual status updates]] from the process
Combine: Merge task tracking with [[blank:code repository integration]]
Substitute: Replace daily standup calls with [[blank:automated progress dashboards]]
Suggested Answers
- manual status updates
- code repository integration
- automated progress dashboards
