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Before moving on, take a moment to reflect on what you've learned in this section.

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Question 1: Think of a complex challenge you face in your own professional context. Based on the text's emphasis on the importance of clear problem definition, how might a poorly defined understanding of this challenge be leading to ineffective or counterproductive solutions? Specifically, consider how you might be addressing symptoms rather than root causes, and how you could apply a 'systems thinking' approach to better understand the interconnected factors at play.

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Question 2: Consider a desired change you wish to see within your own sphere of influence. Using the structure of a transformation statement (do what, by when, how, why), craft a statement that clearly articulates this change. How can the process of creating this statement help you focus your analysis, define the boundaries of the system you will work in, and facilitate alignment with the necessary stakeholders?

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In the next section, we will be exploring how a food system can be described.