The Art of Understanding What's Going On
Naming a desired outcome creates a frame that constrains thinking. When you ask for "a better way to manage healthcare data with AI," you get solutions that fit that frame. You don't get unexpected breakthroughs that redefine the problem entirely.
The most transformative companies rarely emerge from someone else's problem statement. They come from f... See more
The most transformative companies rarely emerge from someone else's problem statement. They come from f... See more
Tina He • The Art of Understanding What's Going On
This relates to my thoughts about XY problems; maps and territories
Notice what people genuinely spend their days pursuing, despite their titles. Observe closely where the whispered truths of operations diverge from shouted marketing slogans.
Tina He • The Art of Understanding What's Going On
PEOPLE IN SYSTEMS DO NOT DO WHAT THE SYSTEM SAYS THEY ARE DOING.
University professors chase grants, not student enlightenment. VCs nurture personal brands alongside deals. Startup founders optimize funding metrics over customer needs.
University professors chase grants, not student enlightenment. VCs nurture personal brands alongside deals. Startup founders optimize funding metrics over customer needs.