ECO.4:1 - Problem frame

Use this pattern when a worthwhile proposal cannot proceed because the necessary customers, suppliers, performers or funders each depend on another party committing first. Start with one contribution that prevents the next useful step and the condition under which its provider could commit. Build a feasible combination of commitments or identify the condition that still prevents it.

A venture can involve people, organizations and authorized software agents. What matters is who can actually make each commitment and supply the promised contribution. When the required commitments already exist, use them rather than reopening a persuasion exercise.