Example Reflection – Storytelling

Challenge & Selection Storytelling is a great tool that I use all the time.

Selection Our team has already gone through several design thinking activities/tools, so we are ready to try the learning launch tool.

Application I start the process by creating a straw man graphic of the problem domain. To develop the straw man graphic, I will draw from any existing material available to understand the environment. The existing material may be operational or procedural documents, training materials, marketing materials, GAO or other auditing reports. If materials are not available, then I conduct informal interviews with one-three of the stakeholders who serve as my main points of contact on the initiative.

Insight & Approach What I have learned from conducting this exercise with several groups is that while the graphic – especially the revised graphic that incorporates their feedback – is important for reinforcing their understanding of the problem they are working to solve, the more valuable aspect of the activity is the shared insights and shared learning that occurs while they are working to define their problem space. T

