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At the time of writing this post this simple 3 step Problem Statement Template published in October 2008 has now been downloaded over 20,000 times.

It’s been used by students looking for an example of a Problem Statement for their studies. It’s been used for simple problem solving, and for big questions like:

• effects of minimum wage on the employment.
• NGOs, government, bilateral agencies working for rural development in Cambodia.
• comparative analysis of contract marketing and contract farming.

So if you’re struggling with a problem, try downloading this template and see if it helps you too.

Look – I know it’s hard studying, and I’ve struggled with it too. It might be worth taking a look at this study aid and see what you think, it’s helped other students.

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Here’s a real world example of a major corporate re-thinking and re-inventing how they engage with others – and have others engage with them.

Time will tell if the model works. I really hope it does. The key benefit, as articulated in the interview, is that the relationship is outcome focused. The objective is finding a solution and making it work, instead of how much revenue can we generate or how much cost can we save.

I disagree in part with Amy Schulman’s assertion that the partners will have to  get used to making less money. Those Partners that really understand this new model and adjust their own structure, practices and process to make it work could end up making more money. In the end it’s the value that you can provide.

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Last week I posted about a great idea that just fell short. In the interests of balance here’s what a really great well thought out and well delivered idea looks like. Again, this is a very simple idea.

More than 510,000 tons of milk and juice cartons are generated every year in the United States, but sadly, less than .05% ever get recycled according to an EPA report of (MSW) Municipal Solid Waste). That’s what got us thinking and how Milkmuny.com was created. Milkmuny is reaching out to schools and non-profits, desperately in need of funding, paying them for the collected ‘empties’, then making clever origami-esque wallets and other products and selling them on this site and at specialty retailers. We are on mission, join us! Read the blog, learn more, and please recycle.

This great video explains it all:

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