Hello!
Here is the second of the 3 weeks series.
If you missed it, you can find the previous post here:
As promised, I’m going to tell you what I mean when I say “Core Values”.
I’m picking up from where I left off the last week
The last week I forgot to explain where IFR comes from:
The "Ideal Final Result" (IFR) is a concept from the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ) that refers to the ultimate, optimal, and ideal state or outcome that one aims to achieve when solving a problem or improving a system. It represents the desired end goal without any constraints or limitations, often serving as a guiding vision for innovative problem-solving and creative thinking.
Another thing: in case you wonder what that Creative Honey Badger is, it is a quote from the January 2023 issue of this newsletter.
Mapping the Core Values
I don’t have a definition of “Core Values” right off the top of my head.
It a simple concept yet not easy to put down in words, plus, it is easier for me to explain that using the Daisy Map tool.
Yes, it can remind the Lotus Blossom technique but is not open to reinterpretation. It works because it keeps me on track.
How it works
A Daisy Map has 3 Goals and 3 Key Points.
The use case I’m mentioning here is real: I’m actually working on a Food Planner.
A wrong Daisy Map is extremely dangerous
Allow me to be blunt: mapping the Core Values with the Daisy Map it is not a tick you make on your todo list and then move forward.
If you do not have time or you are not interested in putting some effort in it, besides the fact that in this case making one would be the best thing you can do, please don’t do it.
Trying to go from point A to B with an inaccurate, superficial or wrong map is the worst thing you can do to yourself.
Here a definitely wrong and dangerous Daisy Map about the Food Planner.
How to make a Daisy Map the right way
It’s not that hard!
Does it takes time?
I hope so. There is no Google Maps for creativity, AI can help (let we talk about this) but, at the end of the day, if you are developing YOUR idea, YOUR Core Values and you are not willing to put your attention and your time in this, well… ask yourself a question or two before going on.
Is it necessary?
Yes, and no. I mean, when you have an idea that evolve in a Creative Project you ALREADY HAVE a form of Ideal Final Result in your mind (otherwise, it is not an idea).
You know what the Core Values are.
Let me say I have an idea for a recipe, I don’t know yet how I’m going to make it real but I already know what I want:
Edible (eh…)
What kind of flavor I want
The texture I want
Must be easy on the eye
Must bring back those “Grandma cooking” feelings
And so on…
Making an effort for visually mapping the Core Values of the recipe is tremendously empowering and helpful to grant the success.
Of course, I don’t do this every time that I want to cook something.
Ok, I think it’s all I have to say about this topic (it’s a lie… he he he).
If you will give the Daisy Map a try, please let me know in the comments or just reply to this newsletter. I’ll be delighted to hear from you.
A few links you may find interesting
The Swedish philosophy of lagom: how “just enough” is all you need
This post touches my heart. Seriously, I’m convinced that moderation and embracing “just enough” is the only way to survive (possibly recover, but it is probably too late) to the madness that this world became.
Innovators & Distributors: an evergreen (2016) post by
Flexoki: From the website:
Flexoki is an inky color scheme for prose and code. Flexoki is designed for reading and writing on digital screens. It is inspired by analog printing inks and warm shades of paper.
I love this! The first thing I did is to create this color palette in Paper on my iPad.
I also suggest to take a look to the Author Steph Ango blog who is, by the way, the CEO of Obsidian.
Time to wrap this issue up! We’ll see on the next Monday to talk about the Portolano
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See you next Monday, ciao!
Mauro