Write a clearer brief for a collaborative project

Name the problem

Start with the situation you want to improve and the people affected. Avoid defining the project only by a preferred tool. The team needs to understand the problem before deciding which skills and methods are appropriate.

Describe a manageable first output

Choose something small enough to review: a sketch, a prototype, an interview summary or a process map. State what questions this first output should answer. This helps participants see how their contributions fit together.

Agree how to work together

Discuss roles, availability, communication and how decisions will be recorded. Make room for different levels of experience and define how feedback will be handled. A clear brief creates a practical starting point for the shared problem-solving envisaged by SPIN.

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