Ben Lilly Objectives Learn a systematic problem solving process Understand the relationship between Problem Solving and Project Planning Learn a Decision Making Process Put into action the skills the principles you have learned ID: 436764
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Problem Solving and Decision Making
Ben LillySlide2
Objectives
Learn a systematic problem solving process
Understand the relationship between Problem Solving and Project Planning
Learn a Decision Making Process
Put into action the skills the principles you have learned
Practice Team Work
Have fun Slide3
Systematic Problem Solving
Describe the problem
Gather Information
Determine the most important factors that contribute to the problem
Visualize what success looks like
Create action steps that will lead to successSlide4
Project
–
Design New
U.S. Embassy
Arising
Problem -
Getting Out
Baghdad 2005Slide5
Describe the problem
Gather Information
Determine the most important factors that contribute to the problem
Visualize what success looks like
Create action steps that will lead to successSlide6
Project Planning Recap
STEP 1
Project
Overview
STEP 3
Activity
Plan &
Assignment
STEP 4
Execute
The
Plan
STEP 5
Project
Closeou
t
STEP 2
Activity
List
Goals and Objectives
Tasks
ResponsibilitiesWORK!!!Compare Goals to OutcomeSlide7
The Five Steps
Project Planning
Project Overview
Activity List
Activity Plan & Assignments
Execute the Plan
Project Closeout
Problem Solving
Describe the problem
Gather informationDetermine the most important factors that contribute to the problemVisualize what success looks likeCreate action steps that will lead to successSlide8
Indecision
Stalling
Overreacting
Vacillating
Half measures
Barriers to effective
Problem Solving
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Advantages of Systematically Solving Problems
It’s a time-saver
Teams will solve problems quickly and efficiently
Utilizing the five steps will increase odd of successSlide10
Systematic Problem Solving
Describe the problem
Gather Information
Determine the most important factors that contribute to the problem
Visualize what success looks like
Create action steps that will lead to success
EACH STEP DEMANDS DECISIONSSlide11
Decisions, Decisions…Slide12
Decision Making
Brainstorming
Encourage all to participate – every idea is valuable
Think outside the box
Beyond the obvious
Agree at the outset not to be critical of the ideas of others
Piggyback Ideas – build on the ideas of others
Remember the past…
Have you solved a similar problem (team or other group)
No need to reinvent the wheelSlide13
Decision Making
Consensus
Discussion results in an agreement without a vote
Potential solutions are assessed and evaluated to make sure that they align with the vision of success
Must agree to abide by the group decision
Multivoting
With many potential solutions this can help reduce the list to a manageable size
Each member has equal votes
Cast votes – total scores, repeat as needed…Slide14
Decision Making
Parking Lot
Allows you to table a part of a discussion if not directly related to the immediate problem
Acknowledge as a group that the item is not immediately relevant
Allows all members to feel that their ideas are/will be heard
Write a brief description of issue/thought – ensure that the item is captured in enough detail to return to the discussion
FOLLOW-UP!!Slide15
Review: Five Steps of
Problem Solving
Describe the ___________
Gather _______________
Determine the ______ ____________ ___________that contribute to the problem
Visualize what __________ looks like
Create _______ _______ that will lead to success
problem
most
important
factors
success
steps
action
information
EACH STEP DEMANDS DECISIONSSlide16
Conclusion - FAQs
Bullet Proof Vest
How much does it weigh?
35-40 pounds
What’s
it like to wear one?
Imagine strapping a Cub scout
Or Two Tigers to your body Slide17