Solving a Problem from Your Work Life

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We spend almost one-third of our adult life at work. After all, it pays our bills. Analyzing our work lives can lead to many startup ideas for a potential founder. Here are some:

Questioning the Existence

Dissecting the Organization

The organization chart is a good place to start. Divide and detail this into three categories:

Inter-dependence among these three categories is another way to find gaps. A simple input-out supply-chain type diagram can be a useful visual tool.

Broadening the Slate

Broaden the slate by treating your organization as the central entity. Draw out the interactions with these entities:

Most organizations follow different practices for each of these entities. Who comes first varies by organization.

Another variation is business-to-business transactions getting different treatment than internal transactions.

Studying the Usage

Analyzing the Spend

Analyzing the organization spend is a mundane exercise. But it is a great way to uncover hidden problem areas:​

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Understanding the Priorities

Like individual performance, an organization also gets measured. Understand the priorities and underlying metrics for the same.​

Focus on creating a solution that helps organizations progress towards their priorities. It will get higher attention and yield a stable revenue stream.

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