Let's dive into the first phase: Discovery. 

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This is where you and your team will search for opportunities and uncover ideas that could lead to creating value and meaningful innovation.

 

What do users need and want, and what potential obstacles might your team face in this phase?

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You might discover:

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• An unmet customer need

• A problem your customers are facing

• A new market that hasn't been explored yet

• Or even a new technical solution

 

Teamwork and collaboration are essential during this phase, as well as asking open questions and carefully listening to each other.

 

You'll work together better to understand the bigger picture of your business challenges. 

 

Here's how you can approach it:

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Practice empathy and be compassionate.

Stay motivated and energised. 

Observe any patterns and trends.

Be open to learning

Embrace change, be agile, stay flexible, and be okay with discomfort.

 

Connect the unexpected- Sometimes, breakthrough ideas come from connecting things in ways no one has thought of before. 

As you embark on this phase, keep an open mind and heart. New ways of thinking and feeling can lead to exciting discoveries.

 

Take a moment to reflect with your team:

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What steps can help you succeed?

What challenges might you need to overcome together?