by Simon Lacquiere

problem solving techniques

simonlacquiere — 2014-03-12 08:43:59 UTC

Each student: Please add 3 posts, each with the name of one problem solving technique and a URL

Sam

2014-03-14 10:06:58 UTC

Create a model of the problem or a relevant process.

Olivia

2014-03-14 10:07:01 UTC

The Straw Man ConceptBuild it Up, Knock it Down, and Create a Solid Final Solution

http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_84.htm

kyle

2014-03-14 10:07:02 UTC

Simplified Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (SFMEA)

Jordan

2014-03-14 10:07:04 UTC

Break them down into their key components

Frazer:

2014-03-14 10:07:07 UTC

choose a solution, develop an implementation plan with the sequence of events necessary for completion.

Will

2014-03-14 10:07:26 UTC

Avoiding Logical Fallacies
What They Are, and How to Avoid Them

Ryan

2014-03-14 10:07:38 UTC

Means-End Analysis

Frazer:

2014-03-14 10:08:15 UTC

After a solution has been implemented, immediately look for ways to improve the idea and avoid future problems.

liam-

2014-03-14 10:08:38 UTC

Analytical Thinking:Examine each cause of the problem.
Then for each cause, based on your direct knowledge and experience, list the
solutions that logically would seem to solve the problem.

Will

2014-03-14 10:08:47 UTC

Heuristic Methods
Using Rules of Thumb

simon:

2014-03-14 10:08:53 UTC

the four frame approach

Frazer:

2014-03-14 10:09:16 UTC

try to address the political issues and other consequences of the change that is being proposed so that others will understand and support the solution

Ryan

2014-03-14 10:09:37 UTC

PDCA- Plan, Do,Check, Act

simon:

2014-03-14 10:09:41 UTC

storyboarding

Jordan

2014-03-14 10:09:43 UTC

Consider various ways of approaching and resolving them, then decide on the most appropriate of these ways

kyle

2014-03-14 10:10:04 UTC

Action-Planning Chart to help carry out the solution.

Sam

2014-03-14 10:10:13 UTC

Change perspective

Olivia

2014-03-14 10:10:22 UTC

CATWOE - http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newTMC_83.htm

Stephen!

2014-03-14 10:11:01 UTC

6 thinking hats

Jordan

2014-03-14 10:11:04 UTC

Use lateral thinking

Will

2014-03-14 10:11:07 UTC

Constructive Controversy
Improving Solutions by Arguing For and Against Your Options

Olivia

2014-03-14 10:11:23 UTC

The Four Frame Approach - http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/four-frame-approach.htm

simon:

2014-03-14 10:11:24 UTC

flow charts

Ryan

2014-03-14 10:12:37 UTC

4 step innovation process

Stephen!

2014-03-14 10:12:50 UTC

You ask everyone on your team to come up with solutions, and they provide a number of ideas

Lewis

2014-03-14 10:12:54 UTC

The 5 whys

http://www.beyondlean.com/problem-solving.html

Frazer

2014-03-14 10:13:04 UTC

choose a solution, develop an
implementation plan with the sequence of events necessary for completion.

Sam

2014-03-14 10:13:12 UTC

Consider a specific example

Stephen!

2014-03-14 10:14:17 UTC

Concept Fans

kyle

2014-03-14 10:14:27 UTC

Abstract and over-generalised thinking

simon:

2014-03-14 10:14:49 UTC

the drill down technique

LIAM

2014-03-14 10:15:04 UTC

Successful Implementation

To assure the successful implementation of your solution and
plan of action, remember the following:

1. Prepare your staff well in advance;

2. Train your staff well in advance;

3. Order equipment, material, etc., well in advance;

4. If necessary, hire new staff and do so well in advance;

5. Use PR at every meeting and in memos as much as possible;

6. Evaluate the effects of each phase as it is implemented
and make the necessary adjustments;

7. Attempt to remain flexible and open-minded.

Lewis

2014-03-14 10:15:14 UTC

The Pareto Principle

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pareto_principle