Upon reflection it seems that Why or Purpose is central to action. Where we find ourselves in time (history) and space (geography and place) and who we find we identify with in large part influences our purposes. Our purposes direct the development of our capabilities which determine the effectiveness of our actions (projects and behaviors).
I believe that each of the questions below are embedded in the contexts of the question that follows. Each number in the series represents a larger context that affects the smaller numbered domains.
# Take Note: One works from Q1 toward Q6 to fix problems, going only as far as needed for a fix. To create something new on begins with Q6 and works all the way to Q1.
**A sequence for exploring problems and opportunities: ** 1. **What** is going on? (Obvious to direct observation.) > How well is it working? 2. **How** does it work? (Not generally obvious. Requires models and maps.) > What is the design (structure), dynamics, and mechanics? 3. **Who** does it affect? (Political, social, systems.) > Who are the current and past stakeholders? 4. **Why** does it matter? > What human needs does it take care of? 5. **Where** does it have impact? > What places does it require and affect and emerge from? 6. **When** does it have relevance? > What is it's history and future? When did it originate? When will it end? How long will we care? How many generations will it affect?
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See and use Six Nested Contexts Diagram
Use this tool to sketch out all six nesting contexts before going further. Add and edit anything except the collord parts.
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I began with Four Nested Questions Later I added two more questions and nesting contexts Time and Place--When and Where.