# Lecture 15. Problematization - Foundational Competency to Reduce Development Waste
## Notice of New Lesson Postings
Hello, students! A total of **71** new lessons (across 15 sections) will be posted sequentially for this course. Since I am producing multiple courses simultaneously, I am proceeding by **alternating between various courses and posting a little at a time**, rather than uploading one entire course all at once. Below are the posting principles and the schedule for each section of this course.
> For your reference, the lessons being posted now are not entirely new content, but are part of the work to produce **revised editions (2nd or 3rd editions)** that reinforce existing lectures.
## Posting Principles
- Currently, I am rotating through a total of 19 courses in order (circular method), posting one lesson per course alternately.
- Postings take place on weekdays (Mon-Fri), with a total of 5 new lessons uploaded across all courses per day.
- For this course as well, the next lesson will be posted each time its turn in the rotation comes around.
- The posting speed may feel slow compared to other courses, but all courses are progressing together in the same manner.
## Posting Schedule by Section (15 Sections Total)
| Section | Number of Lessons | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Section 1. What is Problematization? | 4 | 2026-07-03 | 2026-07-21 |
| Section 2. Moments When Problematization is Needed | 6 | 2026-07-27 | 2026-08-21 |
| Section 3. The Difference Between Requests and Problems | 6 | 2026-08-26 | 2026-09-22 |
| Section 4. Thinking Tools for Problematization | 5 | 2026-09-28 | 2026-10-19 |
| Section 5. Problem Definition Tools and Frameworks | 5 | 2026-10-23 | 2026-11-13 |
| Section 6. Practical Training in Problematization | 6 | 2026-11-19 | 2026-12-16 |
| Section 7. Introduction to Problematization Patterns | 3 | 2026-12-22 | 2026-12-31 |
| Section 8. Patterns for Digging Beneath the Surface | 3 | 2027-01-06 | 2027-01-15 |
| Section 9. Patterns for Dissecting Requests | 3 | 2027-01-20 | 2027-01-29 |
| Section 10. Patterns for Structuring Situations | 4 | 2027-02-03 | 2027-02-17 |
| Section 11. Patterns for Changing Context | 6 | 2027-02-22 | 2027-03-12 |
| Section 12. Practical Strategies for Problematization - Handling Uncertain Situations | 5 | 2027-03-17 | 2027-04-01 |
| Section 13. Problematization Communication - Application in Organizations | 5 | 2027-04-06 | 2027-04-21 |
| Section 14. Mastering Problematization - Case-Based Advanced Training | 5 | 2027-04-26 | 2027-05-11 |
| Section 15. Comprehensive Training in Problematization | 5 | 2027-05-14 | 2027-05-31 |
## Estimated Completion
Based on the current pace, the estimated completion date for all postings of this course is **around May 2027**. (The actual schedule may be moved up or delayed depending on production progress.)
