Problem Solving : Problem Definition

Throughout the various situations at work or personal life, whenever, I have encountered 'problems' - one of the biggest challenges in finding 'the solution' has been the definition of the 'problem'. A clearly articulate 'problem' which the various stakeholders can equally understand, relate to and identify with 'is' the definitively starting point for the solution to emerge. More proof on this aspect that problem solving is all about articulating and defining the problem into manageable portions at http://tinyurl.com/45yrl5 .