Example output
To help you decide whether you should go to work or launch a startup, we'll go through a series of steps using the concepts and tools provided. Here's a step-by-step plan to help you reach your decision:
Systems Mapping: Use _____ to identify the key factors and their relationships in both options (going to work and launching a startup).
Example:
Going to Work:
Factors: Job security, steady income, work-life balance, career growth, networking, skill development.
Launching a Startup:
Factors: Independence, potential for high income, creativity, risk, learning curve, workload, networking.
Decision Making: Use the Decision Matrix to evaluate the factors on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being the most important.
Example:
Factors Going to Work Launching a Startup
Job security 4 1
Steady income 5 2
Work-life balance 3 2
Career growth 4 4
Networking 3 4
Skill development 4 4
Independence 1 5
Potential income 3 4
Creativity. 2 5
Risk 1 3
Learning curve 2 4
Workload 2 3
Problem Solving: Use the _____ Model to generate potential solutions or compromises for your decision-making process.
Example:
Consider working while gradually developing your startup in your free time.
Find a job in a similar industry to your startup idea to gain experience and connections.
Join a startup accelerator or incubator to gain support and mentorship.
Communication: Use the _____ to structure your thoughts and present your decision-making process to others.
Example:
Main Idea: Decide between going to work and launching a startup.
Sub-point 1: Evaluate factors and their importance using a _____.
Sub-point 2: Generate potential solutions using the _____.
Sub-point 3: Consider external factors (market conditions, personal circumstances, etc.).
_____ Goals and _____: Set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound goals for your chosen path, and use the _____ methodology to break them down into actionable steps.
Example:
If you choose to launch a startup:
Goal: Validate the startup idea within three months.
Research the market and competition.
Identify the target audience.
Develop a minimum viable product (MVP).
Gather user feedback and iterate.
By following these steps and utilizing the tools mentioned, you'll have a better understanding of the pros and cons of each option, and be better equipped to make an informed decision on whether to go to work or launch a startup.