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  • I want to look ahead

    • I want to look ahead to understand what I need to do to bring my idea to life. Innovation Flowchart
    • I want to look ahead by defining the outcomes from my work. Evidence Planning
  • I want to develop a clear plan

    • I want to develop a clear plan by evaluating how I am doing and what my options are. SWOT Analysis
    • I want to develop a clear plan on how to grow my idea into something bigger. Business Model Canvas
    • I want to develop a clear plan for working with other groups that have the same vision as me. Building Partnerships Map
    • I want to develop a clear plan by improving upon what I’ve done before. Learning Loop
  • I want to clarify my priorities

    • I want to clarify my priorities by learning from first hand experiences. Experience Tour
    • I want to clarify my priorities by focusing on key critical issues. Problem Definition
    • I want to clarify my priorities by breaking down a complex issue. Causes Diagram
    • I want to clarify my priorities by defining my goals and the path to reach them. Theory of Change
  • I want to collect inputs from others

    • I want to collect inputs from others by observing and learning from everyday life. People Shadowing
    • I want to collect inputs from others in a conversation that uncovers their perspective. Interview Guide
    • I want to collect inputs from others by getting to the heart of what motivates people. Question Ladder
    • I want to collect inputs from others to ensure my work is relevant to the people I’m working for. Storyworld
  • I want to know the people I'm working with

    • I want to know the people I'm working with by clarifying relationships between stakeholders. People & Connections Map
    • I want to know the people I'm working with by better defining who I am trying to reach. Target Group
    • I want to know the people I'm working with by visualising their key characteristics. Personas
    • I want to know the people I'm working with by defining how my offering is new to them. Promises & Potential Map
  • I want to generate new ideas

    • I want to generate new ideas by working together with people who experience and solve problems. Creative Workshop
    • I want to generate new ideas by thinking differently. Fast Idea Generator
    • I want to generate new ideas by framing a constructive discussion with my team. Thinking Hats
    • I want to generate new ideas by aligning our work based on shared values. Value Mapping
  • I want to test and improve

    • I want to test and improve by understanding what is most effective in my work. Improvement Triggers
    • I want to test and improve by collecting useful feedback on my work at different phases. Prototype Testing Plan
    • I want to test and improve by creating an overview of how I engage with my stakeholders. Experience Map
    • I want to test and improve by crafting a detailed overview of our operations and resources. Blueprint
  • I want to sustain and implement

    • I want to sustain and implement by better engaging people that can benefit from my work. Marketing Mix
    • I want to sustain and implement by executing my plan without being overwhelmed. Critical Tasks List
    • I want to sustain and implement by launching or growing what I do. Business Plan
    • I want to sustain and implement while exploring different ways of increasing the scale of my work. Scaling Plan

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