# Slow elevator problem The slow elevator problem was introduced in Harvard Business Review. Base goal: trying to make the elevator faster (improving the algorithm, improving the engines, etc). There are various ways to solve this problem. [[Reframing the problem is interesting to find innovative solutions]]. Examples: - "The elevator is too slow" => Make the elevator faster, install a new lift, upgrade the motor, improve the algorithm, etc - "The wait is annoying" => Make the wait feel shorter, put up mirrors, play music, install a hand sanitizer, etc Another is using the [[Empathy Canvas]] Yet another is to use Stanford dschool [[Design Thinking Process]] [[A problem well-defined is a problem half solved]]. To prepare correctly, make sure you're solving the right problem - [[Double-diamond process]] can also be for problem finding, problem deep dive and problem prioritization and problem summary - [[Tips for for finding problems]] [[How to know if a problem is worth solving]] ## References - Extracted from a talk by [[Braden Kelley]]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k2e1ZpeTHg