Analyzing The Problem Solving Context involves verifying that all participants have a shared responsibility in the process, the right resources, and if the issue being addressed is worth the trouble.

Identifying the Problem simply means that everyone has a clear understanding of the issue being dealt with and that other issues other than what is being focused on can wait.

Generating Solutions includes generating ideas free of judgement. Everyone should feel welcomed to share ideas.

When Evaluating Potential Solutions the goal is to focus on the solution that makes the most sense, is the most appropriate, and is clearly defined.

The next step includes selecting the solution. This step should be making the final decision in the solution that will best meet the goal intended.

Implementing Solutions involves following through with the chosen solution and checking for consistency.

Lastly, as a group, you should evaluate the outcomes through the use of data, discussing whether this is still an appropriate solution, making sure no revisions are needed, and making sure that everyone has access to the same content through multiple means of communication.

In light of the Super Bowl, I thought this picture related to the idea of how America's favorite sports teams work together to achieve their intended outcomes through modeling problem solving. The quarterback of the team leads the huddle in any of the issues they may be encountering during the game. This insures that all the players are on the same page about things they need to fix in the next strategic play. The evaluate the next play they think will work to score a touch down. Typically all the players agree and adjust what they are individually skilled to do. If any player is not on board their next play may not work for the better of the team and they may potentially call a time out to come back to a huddle.

Reference:

Friend, M., & Cook, L. (2017). Interactions: Collaboration skills for school professionals. Boston, MA:  Pearson.