Starter List for a Taxonomy
The difference between what we want and the current state
The difference between where we are now and where we want to be
Something that needs to be resolved
A source of irritation
A conflict of interest or dispute
A personal thing that causes annoyance or difficulty
A complicated or baffling situation or thing
The negative consequence or downside of a given course of action
Something that is difficult or impossible to understand or figure out
A setback or change for the worse
Fault or flaw that compromises someone or something
An unfortunate incident that happens unexpectedly and unintentionally
A serious and immediate danger or risk
Something unrevealed or difficult to know
A flaw or obstacle in a plan or operation
Doubts about the truth of validity of something
A difficult task
A disadvantage of something, especially when current contrasted with its advantages
An unfavorable circumstance, or condition that reduces the chances of success or effectiveness
Possibility of trouble, danger or ruin
A puzzle or set of questions constructed to exercise the intellect
A difficult or tangled situation
A difference of opinion
The interruption of a settled and peaceful condition
Any imagined fear or threat