Define the challenge
Describe a problem in plain language. Identify who experiences it, what currently happens and what a useful improvement might look like. Separate the problem from your preferred solution.
Choose one useful output
A process map, campaign brief, dashboard or improvement proposal can be enough. Keep the work small enough to complete within the time and resources available.
Set clear boundaries
Agree what is included and what is outside the project. Confirm any permission needed to use workplace information, and remove personal or confidential details from material you share.
Ask for feedback early
Show your approach before investing too much time in a finished output. Ask whether the work addresses the original challenge and what assumptions need further checking.
Reflect on the result
Describe what you tried, what you learned and what you would improve. A learning project is an opportunity to demonstrate your thinking as well as the final output.