In most cases, problems can be quickly understood and the solutions are immediately
known. The trick is developing enough decisive certainty and agreement that you can take effective
action.
That's where MindSights™ SOLVE-IT FAST comes into play. In as little as
90 minutes, it will guide you through a simple series of questions and tools to help you reach a "well-
thought-out" and effective solution.
| Table of Contents |
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| Preface | ... 1 |
| Introduction | ... 3 |
| Solve-it: Fast Tutorial | ... 4 |
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| Step 1: Write a problem statement | ... 6 |
| Workspace | ... 6 |
| Problem (Opportunity) Statement | ... 8 |
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| Step 2: Write a goal statement | ... 10 |
| Workspace | ... 10 |
| Identify Purposes & Set Goals | ... 11 |
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| Step 3: Understand relevant background information | ...
12 |
| Workspace | ... 12 |
| Understand Key Background Information | ... 13
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| Step 4: Identify obstacles that prevent reaching goal | ...
15 |
| Workspace | ... 15 |
| Obstacle Analysis | ... 16 |
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| Step 5: Create ideas & solutions | ... 17 |
| Workspace | ... 17 |
| Basic Creativity Trigger Questions | ... 18 |
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| Step 6: Select the best solution | ... 21 |
| Workspace | ... 21 |
| Idea Evaluation (Auto Calc) | ... 22 |
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| Step 7: Outline key implementation action steps | ... 24
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| Workspace | ... 24 |
| Action Work Plan | ... 25 |
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| Final Report | ... 26 |
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