Problem solving & Planning Change

Methods for problem analysis, brain storming, goal setting and planning.

6.3.5

This non-verbal brain storming method will generate a huge number of ideas within a short period of time.

Problem solving & Planning Change

After Action Review

This method, developed by the US Army, will help you to understand how you have been able to achieve your goals and to reflect on how you can improve your plan of action.

Feedback & Evaluation, Problem solving & Planning Change

Brainstorming

Tips for effective brainstorming.

Problem solving & Planning Change

Evaluating Ideas

A guideline for selecting ideas, assessing their impact and creating a plan of action.

Problem solving & Planning Change

Forcefield Analysis

This method is an effective tool for making decisions and planning change.

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Goal Pyramid

Preparing for change can be compared to a journey – the first step is to determine where you want to go to.

Learning Strategies, Problem solving & Planning Change

GROW Model

The GROW approach helps to develop sustainable and inspiring development plans.

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Mud Slinging

This method promotes “fixing things before they are broken”.

Feedback & Evaluation, Problem solving & Planning Change

Perspectives

The goal of this method is to look at a specific problem from a variety of perspectives.

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Problem Solving in Three Steps

This approach will give structure to the problem solving process.

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This is a simpler version of Ofman’s core value model, which highlights the link between a person’s strengths and weaknesses. Being aware of one’s “pitfalls” helps to put to better use the underlying strengths.

Feedback & Evaluation, Problem solving & Planning Change

SWOT Analysis

SWOT analysis is a widely used tool to analyse an organisation’s or product’s strengths and weaknesses, as well as looking at outside opportunities and threats.

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Thinking Hats

This method facilitates group discussions by drawing attention to roles that should be covered when discussing problems and by ensuring that participants do not compete with each other but think in a similar direction.

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