B2–C1 · FRM · XTHFRM005

The question changes once we distinguish [X] from [Y]

A reusable frame from “Problem framing and reframing”. Define the problem before solving it, expose hidden assumptions, and choose a more useful frame.

EN · EnglishThe question changes once we distinguish [X] from [Y].
DE · GermanDie Frage verändert sich, sobald wir [X] von [Y] unterscheiden.

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  1. RU · Translation

    Вопрос меняется, если отделить корреляцию от причинности.

    EN · English

     The question  changes once  we  distinguish correlation from causation.

    DE · German

     Die Frage  verändert  sich, sobald  wir  Korrelation von Kausalität  unterscheiden.

  2. RU · Translation

    Вопрос меняется, если отделить временный обходной путь от устойчивой операционной модели.

    EN · English

     The question  changes once  we  distinguish a temporary workaround from a sustainable operating model.

    DE · German

     Die Frage  verändert  sich, sobald  wir  eine vorübergehende Umgehungslösung von einem nachhaltigen Betriebsmodell  unterscheiden.

Reasoning move · Frame

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What it does

Change the problem by separating two concepts that were being treated as one.

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  1. A more useful way to frame [X] is as [Y], rather than [Z].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set
  2. Before we solve [X], we need to decide what counts as [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set
  3. The constraint we should design around is [X], not [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set
  4. If we define the problem as [X], we will optimise for [Y].Frame · same reasoning move · same study set

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