Problem solving

GROW model

REALITY

OPTIONS

GOALS

WILL

Outline aims of project / problem that needs to be solved

Assess where the project currently is

What COULD we do to achieve goals / solve problem

What WILL we do to achieve goals / solve problem

Techniques

PDCA model

DO

implement solution

CHECK

PLAN

ACT

Identify problem and establish the solution

Review solution - is the problem solved? Could things be improved?

Adapt solution to improve

Brainstorming

Mindmaps

Critical thinking

'5 Whys'

Define the problem

Identifies root of problem

Visually break down problem

Collective thinking

Devise plans that could be implemented

Implement

Assess plans & pick out most suitable

Implement plan

Review - did things go to plan? Do things need to change

Loop

Our project problems

Catering

Venue

Organising catering arrangements for all attendees

Alternative menus

Guten-free

Vegan

Allergies

Send out Google form

Seating arrangements

Limited capacity for computers

Work in smaller groups and rotate

Contingency

Move online

Does everyone have devices?

Does everyone have internet?

Video calling - which platform?