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.
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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 from the ‘eyes’ of the person responsible for resolving it. |
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Empathy Eyes
Restate the problem 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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Last modified at 9/28/2009 5:04 PM by Windows SharePoint Services Admin
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