Can you clearly describe what the problem entails, what triggered it, and why its important to solve it right now? | What are the key objectives of this project, and what business outcome would truly make a difference for you and your organization? | |
Why has this problem become urgent at this moment? Is this really the challenge we need to address now, or is there something else going on in the background? | Suppose we solve this problem: what does the ideal situation look like, and what benefits would you notice first? | |
Which solution directions has your organization already considered, and what is still missing to fully address the problem? | What happens if this problem remains unresolved for another six months: can you live with that? What negative effects do you expect if you don't act now? | |
For whom within your organization is this problem most urgent, and what are the specific consequences for them? | If budget and time were no constraints, what specific result would you pursue first? | |
How long has this problem existed, where does it rank on your priority list, and why? | If the intended outcomes are achieved, what would that mean for your organization, your team, or you personally? | |
What specific 'pain' does your organization experience due to this problem, and why did you decide to initiate this as a project/program? | How would you specifically describe the added value of the intended and/or desired solution? | |
What has your organization already tried to solve the issue, and what was the main reason behind those previous choices? | What is holding you or your organization back from taking immediate steps toward a solution? Are there reasons you might delay this project? | |
What steps have you or your organization already taken to solve the problem, and why have they not been sufficient so far? | What are the three most important factors when it comes to the desired results, and how were the success criteria established? | |
What steps and conditions do you believe are essential to create internal buy-in and alignment for an appropriate solution, and who is involved? | What requirements must the solution meet, and to what extent might the expected outcomes and results still evolve during the qualification process? | |
How do you prioritize this issue compared to other ongoing matters in your organization? | What do you see as the critical success factors and preconditions for successful implementation of this solution, and which circumstances are absolutely necessary? | |
What have been the main pitfalls and success factors you've encountered in the past with similar problems? | How will you ensure the desired results are achieved, and what are the risks of making the wrong choice or of implementation failure? | |
What steps and conditions do you believe are essential to create internal buy-in and alignment for an appropriate solution, and who is involved? | | |