Prompt

# 6-Step Innovation Problem Solving Chain

## Step 1: Challenge Framing & Opportunity Discovery
**Input:** Innovation challenge or opportunity
**Task:** Frame challenge and discover opportunities
**Output:** Innovation challenge framework

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**Instructions for Step 1:**
For innovation challenge: {innovation_challenge}

Frame challenge:
- Current state analysis
- Future vision articulation
- Opportunity space mapping
- Innovation constraints identification
- Success criteria definition

**Pass to Step 2:** Challenge framework

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## Step 2: Trend Analysis & Technology Scouting
**Input:** Challenge framework from Step 1
**Task:** Analyze trends and scout emerging technologies
**Output:** Trend and technology insights

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**Instructions for Step 2:**
Scout innovations:
- Industry trend analysis
- Emerging technology identification
- Cross-industry innovation examples
- Academic research findings
- Startup ecosystem scanning

**Pass to Step 3:** Innovation insights

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## Step 3: Ideation & Concept Development
**Input:** Innovation insights from Step 2
**Task:** Generate and develop innovative concepts
**Output:** Innovation concept portfolio

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**Instructions for Step 3:**
Generate concepts:
- Design thinking workshops
- Cross-functional ideation
- Technology application brainstorming
- Business model innovation
- Concept visualization

**Pass to Step 4:** Innovation concepts

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## Step 4: Rapid Prototyping & Testing
**Input:** Innovation concepts from Step 3
**Task:** Create rapid prototypes and test viability
**Output:** Tested prototypes with learnings

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**Instructions for Step 4:**
Prototype and test:
- MVP development
- User testing and feedback
- Technical feasibility validation
- Market response assessment
- Iteration based on learnings

**Pass to Step 5:** Validated prototypes

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## Step 5: Business Case Development
**Input:** Validated prototypes from Step 4
**Task:** Develop comprehensive business case
**Output:** Innovation business case

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**Instructions for Step 5:**
Build business case:
- Market opportunity quantification
- Revenue model development
- Investment requirements
- Risk assessment
- Implementation roadmap

**Pass to Step 6:** Business case

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## Step 6: Innovation Launch & Scaling
**Input:** Business case from Step 5
**Task:** Launch innovation and plan scaling
**Output:** Innovation launch with scaling plan

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**Instructions for Step 6:**
Launch and scale:
- Pilot program execution
- Performance monitoring
- Scaling strategy development
- Partnership opportunities
- Long-term sustainability planning

**Final Output:** Launched innovation with comprehensive scaling and sustainability plan