Exercise text:
This exercise will help you identify
matters of importance within a
problem.
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Briefly write out your problem
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The
identify eight "aspects" or
characteristics of the problem
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Now
number each, from 1 -8, with "1"
being most important, "8" the
least
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Now
eliminate the 4 least important!
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Focus on those four remaining.
One strategy is to chose one
that is most "doable" where you
will have the best chance of
success toward solving the
problem. This will give you
confidence to continue with the
other three, and solve your
problem!
Additional adaptive techniques to problem
solving
Managing by
exception
Work on those matters that are critical to you,
and leave matters to others that are not.
Strategizing and prioritizing:
Example:
You tutor a child in math. You become aware
that the family situation is troubled, but
you haven't the
training, skills and
professional experience
or qualification to
help:
You inform
the case manager for
his/her action and
recommendation, but
continue to focus on the supporting the
child with his/her homework
Informing the manager is
the most appropriate
first step.
Following the manager's
advise the second.
Continuing to help with
homework a third.
Just being there to
listen in a supportive
manner a fourth.
Flash exercise
contributed by Chuck Yust,
David Cheng, Mike Lafrombois, and Dr. Brad Hokanson,
Interactive Media (DHA 4384) School
of Design, University of Minnesota.
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