1. Burning Platform Template
A Burning Platform is a metaphor used to explain the necessity of change despite the fear of the unknown consequences. This metaphor was derived from the fatal explosion of an oil drilling platform in which one survivor had to chose to jump into a sea of burning oil rather than burn on the platform. This metaphor serves to describe a situation in which action (i.e., costly change) is required and maintenance of the status quo is no longer an option as doing so would be even more harmful. 
Complete the 2x2 Matrix on the next slide by outlining the current and anticipated problems/opportunities for your organization.
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2. Burning Platform Template
Based on your analysis, write a burning platform statement:
Problem
Opportunity
Situation:
Situation:
If we keep doing X, then Y will likely happen. If we do A instead, then we will achieve B.
Current
Pain:
Pain:
Situation:
Situation:
Anticipated
Pain:
Pain:
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