SDP Cohort 18 Orientation

OVERVIEW
This hands-on session will guide you in crafting clear, compelling problem statements that anchor impactful, data-driven projects. Through case studies, guided curiosity practices, and collaborative activities, you will examine pitfalls in problem definition, use data to articulate their current state, and envision meaningful change. You’ll practice refining problem statements, challenge core assumptions, and synthesize your insights into a logic model that connects problems to actionable solutions.

MATERIALS
See attachments below.

BEFORE THE SESSION 

1. Read the article, Curiosity: The Gateway Competency. (Attached Below)
2. Revisit the problem statement from your agency’s SDP Fellowship application. Submit an updated problem statement per unique fellow project here. Please submit by 10/22. 
3. If you wish to reference your application submission and do not have access to an internal copy, please email Sarah Blake ([email protected]).