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Feb 2022
7m 43s

How to Write a Great Problem Statement

RICARDO VIANA VARGAS
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In this week's episode, Ricardo talks about the Problem Statement. He explains that we often receive a problem with a solution from our customers. The given solution is not always the correct one; before thinking about how to implement the solution, we need to be clearer about what problem our project is trying to solve. It is necessary to listen to the us ... Show More
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