Tue 15 May 2007
When I have a bit of downtime, I like to brainstorm solutions to the world’s persistent problems. When I finally manage to take over the world, it’s going to be a bit awkward if I don’t have answers handy to resolve nagging global and local issues.
In order to solve the BIG problems you need a reliable problem solving strategy. Here’s mine:
- 1. Clear Identification of Problem (and sub-problems). Scope Definition. (Often requires off-line information gathering). Root Cause(s)
- 2. Metrics for Measuring/Comparing Solutions (Problem Resolution Goals)
- 3. Causes, Supports, Accelerants. Related Problems. Constraints. Affected Parties.
- 4. Possible Solutions. Previous Failed Attempts.
- 5. Selection of Best Solution(s) per evaluation criteria in step 2
- 6. Implementation/Action Plan
May 16th, 2007 at 4:08 pm
And who better to solve the world’s problems than RBDN?
Btw, this is my preferred problem solving method:
http://www.carolynnduncan.com/2006/07/22/big-paper-for-big-problems/
May 29th, 2007 at 12:10 am
also, there should be an iterative evaluation of the action plan, and a modification where change is needed