1. State the problem clearly. What are the facts of the situation? Name the problem specifically without focusing on causes or effects.

2. Analyze the problem. What is happening that needs to change? What are the causes and effects of the problem?

3. Brainstorm possible solutions. Brainstorming will help you thnk of similar problems ahdd how you solved them. When brainstorming, generate possible solutions spontaneously and rapidly without immediately analyzing whether those solutions will work. During brainstorming, no idea is a bad idea! The more ideas the better.

4. Determine the criteria for your solution. How are you goingjto determine which solution to choose? Are there any constraints, such as time or money, that must be overcome? Establishing the criteria that the solutiion must meet will help you narrow down your choices and pick the best solution for the given situation.

5.  Exploring each solution. determine how and why each possible solution would  or woild not work. Evaluate the negative and positive effects of each solution by applying the standards (criteria) that you previously established.

6. Choose and execute the solution you decide is best. Decide how you will put your solution to work.