Problem Solving &
Decision Making
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PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS
Define the problem
Consider these:
Is this the real problem, or merely a symptom of a larger one?
If this is an old problem, what's wrong with the previous solution?
Does it need an immediate solution, or can it wait?
Is it likely to go away by itself?
Can I risk ignoring it?
PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS
Start from the simple solutions
Brainstorm all possible solutions
Use the street-smart approach
Implement the solution
Monitor progress
Review and learn from your experience
PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS
SEVEN STEPS IN DECISION-MAKING
1: Identify the decision to be made
2: Gather relevant information
3: Identify alternatives
4: Weigh evidence
5: Choose among alternatives
6: Take action
7: Review decision and consequences
DECISION MAKING - POINTS TO REMEMBER
1. Decisions are tentative; you can change your mind.
2. There is probably no one right choice;
and few decisions are totally wrong.
3. Deciding is a process, not one-time event.
4. There’s a big difference between
decision and outcome.
The decision is within your control,
but the outcome is not.
You don't drown by falling in the water;
You drown by staying there…

Problem solving & decision making

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    PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS Definethe problem Consider these: Is this the real problem, or merely a symptom of a larger one? If this is an old problem, what's wrong with the previous solution? Does it need an immediate solution, or can it wait? Is it likely to go away by itself? Can I risk ignoring it?
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    PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS Startfrom the simple solutions Brainstorm all possible solutions Use the street-smart approach
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    Implement the solution Monitorprogress Review and learn from your experience PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESS
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    SEVEN STEPS INDECISION-MAKING 1: Identify the decision to be made 2: Gather relevant information 3: Identify alternatives 4: Weigh evidence 5: Choose among alternatives 6: Take action 7: Review decision and consequences
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    DECISION MAKING -POINTS TO REMEMBER 1. Decisions are tentative; you can change your mind. 2. There is probably no one right choice; and few decisions are totally wrong. 3. Deciding is a process, not one-time event. 4. There’s a big difference between decision and outcome. The decision is within your control, but the outcome is not.
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    You don't drownby falling in the water; You drown by staying there…