{"id":44,"date":"2025-09-26T15:05:15","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T15:05:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/engineeringingenuity\/chapter\/course-model-2a-development-constructing-the-idea-into-a-concept\/"},"modified":"2026-03-16T13:39:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T13:39:05","slug":"course-model-2a-development-constructing-the-idea-into-a-concept","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/libraryresources.nse.org.ng\/engineeringingenuity\/chapter\/course-model-2a-development-constructing-the-idea-into-a-concept\/","title":{"raw":"Course Model 2a: Development - constructing the idea into a concept","rendered":"Course Model 2a: Development – constructing the idea into a concept"},"content":{"raw":"
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Developing the Purpose.<\/h2>\n

Why should people adopt or work on <\/strong>the <\/strong>challenge?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The purpose of solving a problem or creating an opportunity is the mission. Developing and bringing forward innovation is a leadership exercise. No matter how great the idea is\u2026 people need to move it forward from design, approval, and collaboration to implementation. Most innovation takes a group of others working in unison to bring an idea to reality.<\/p>\n\n

The Mission Brief<\/h2>\n

People need to know the reason why they should invest themselves in a project. When starting a project to address a difficulty, or create a new opportunity, the approach should first be a methodical exercise to define the WHY. The mission brief is a one-page document that never describes the details of a solution. It identifies a cause to solve a problem and provides directions to create the solution. The mission brief explains the reason to commit resources and time to solve a problem or capitalize on potential. The brief provides guidelines to lead others, including decision makers, to competently understand and approve the need to adopt and participate in the effort.<\/p>\n

Without a clear mission brief there is a good chance of spinning wheels, wasting time and resources. The strategy of the mission brief is to simplify understanding into the fewest and most crucial details that matter - on one page. Deploying this skill will help others focus on where to dedicate resources, time, energy, and money.<\/p>\n\n

Parts of a Mission Brief (18)<\/h2>\n

SPECIAL NOTE: The Mission format<\/em><\/strong>, as in all other assignments,<\/em><\/strong> us<\/em><\/strong>es<\/em><\/strong> the inverted pyramid logic <\/em><\/strong>model.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nCreate a simple name that is reflective of the mission.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Background<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nTell a story that includes the history and facts related to the reason WHY the mission is important\u2026 define the problem.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mission<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nWhat is the approach or strategy of the effort to address the challenge?\n\nSpecial Note:<\/strong> The Mission never proposes a specific solution.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Do not Want<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nIdentify what kind of ideas that are NOT wanted.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Existing Boundaries<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nResources and situations that must be worked into the solution to place boundaries on ideas regarding time, money, labor, environment, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Research and Exploration<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nDefine directions on where to go to stimulate thinking. In this section you should be giving guidance on where to research to find ideas to accomplish the mission.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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\n

Developing the Purpose.<\/h2>\n

Why should people adopt or work on <\/strong>the <\/strong>challenge?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The purpose of solving a problem or creating an opportunity is the mission. Developing and bringing forward innovation is a leadership exercise. No matter how great the idea is\u2026 people need to move it forward from design, approval, and collaboration to implementation. Most innovation takes a group of others working in unison to bring an idea to reality.<\/p>\n

The Mission Brief<\/h2>\n

People need to know the reason why they should invest themselves in a project. When starting a project to address a difficulty, or create a new opportunity, the approach should first be a methodical exercise to define the WHY. The mission brief is a one-page document that never describes the details of a solution. It identifies a cause to solve a problem and provides directions to create the solution. The mission brief explains the reason to commit resources and time to solve a problem or capitalize on potential. The brief provides guidelines to lead others, including decision makers, to competently understand and approve the need to adopt and participate in the effort.<\/p>\n

Without a clear mission brief there is a good chance of spinning wheels, wasting time and resources. The strategy of the mission brief is to simplify understanding into the fewest and most crucial details that matter – on one page. Deploying this skill will help others focus on where to dedicate resources, time, energy, and money.<\/p>\n

Parts of a Mission Brief (18)<\/h2>\n

SPECIAL NOTE: The Mission format<\/em><\/strong>, as in all other assignments,<\/em><\/strong> us<\/em><\/strong>es<\/em><\/strong> the inverted pyramid logic <\/em><\/strong>model.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Name<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nCreate a simple name that is reflective of the mission.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Background<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nTell a story that includes the history and facts related to the reason WHY the mission is important\u2026 define the problem.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Mission<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nWhat is the approach or strategy of the effort to address the challenge?<\/p>\n

Special Note:<\/strong> The Mission never proposes a specific solution.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Do not Want<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nIdentify what kind of ideas that are NOT wanted.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Existing Boundaries<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nResources and situations that must be worked into the solution to place boundaries on ideas regarding time, money, labor, environment, etc.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Research and Exploration<\/strong><\/span><\/th>\nDefine directions on where to go to stimulate thinking. In this section you should be giving guidance on where to research to find ideas to accomplish the mission.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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