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Problem reframing rotates the frame of reference to unlock new solutions in strategy conversations. It requires explicitly naming the current frame, generating two or three alternative frames, and stating each frame's implications without immediately solving the problem.

To reframe a stuck problem, you state the current problem frame and ask for two or three alternative frames with implications. This frame rotation helps teams avoid solving the wrong problem by expanding the perspective before committing to a solution.

Use problem framing during complex decision framing or when current assumptions limit solutions. If your team is stuck on a strategy problem, reframing the perspective forces articulating the consequences of each frame before attempting a resolution.

Problem reframing concludes with a guided decision to choose between frames rather than providing a direct solution. It surfaces the implications of adopting each alternative frame, ensuring the team selects the correct problem definition before solving.

The frame change approach does not solve the problem from the new frame. It is strictly limited to naming the current frame, generating alternatives, and stating implications, requiring a separate step to execute the actual strategy or solution.

Problem reframing is designed for team strategy conversations and complex decision framing. It guides the team to explicitly name the current assumptions and evaluate two or three alternative frames to unlock new solutions collectively.