Problem solving steps

Question 1

What do you do in step 1

Answer 1

• Define the problem
• What choice do you have to make?
• Think about your problem and be clear what the decision you have to make is

Question 2

What do you do in step 2

Answer 2

• Brainstorm and make a list of all the possible options
• Try not to rush this step
• The best decision is not always the obvious
• Ask others for their ideas
• Add them to your list and if their ideas are different to yours, you’ll will make your own decision,but sometimes worth getting an outside opinion

Question 3

What do you do in step 3

Answer 3

• Evaluate each option by looking at its advantages and disadvantages
• Which option has the most advantages?
• Try and predict the consequences of each option
• Imagine what would probably happen if you chose that option

Question 4

What do you do in step 4

Answer 4

• Decide

- Choose the option which seems the best solution based on your facts

Question 5

What do you do in step 5

Answer 5

• Act

- Carry out your decision

Question 6

What do you do in step 6

Answer 6

• Evaluate your decision
• Think about whether it really was the best decision
• How will you handle things next time your are in a similar situation
• If you not happy with the out come of your decision, go back to step 2