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Problem Statements

A carefully defined, specific problem statement can help to focus a team’s work. This guide highlights the value of a specific, actionable problem statement in an improvement effort and outlines considerations for scoping problems of practice.

A well-articulated problem statement can help to focus an improvement team’s work and communicate its value to others. This resource provides guidance on how to craft a problem statement, including key characteristics of problem statements and examples.

 

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