Week 8 discussion
Potential Resolutions
For those identified problems/issues with many causes and
effects, there are potentially many solutions, each with its own set of
advantages and disadvantages. The solutions may impact just one of the effects
or may impact several effects. The goal this week is to generate as many
solutions as possible based on the critical analysis of the problem created
earlier. At this stage, don’t worry about whether the solution is effective.
Simply generate as many potential solutions as you can. Once you have generated
a list, select two potential resolutions and identify the advantages and
disadvantages of each solution. You will share these with your peers; pay
particular attention to their responses about which solution might work best in
alleviating the problem/issue you selected.
To prepare:
Review the “Problem Solving Template,” located in
the Resources area on the left navigation bar.
Review the causes and effects that you generated in Week 6.
Review the critical analysis narrative that you prepared in
Week 7.
Think about some potential resolutions to your identified
problem and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
With these thoughts in mind:
Post by Day 4 two potential resolutions to the identified
problem/issue and explain their advantages and disadvantages. Provide specific
examples.
By Day 6 respond to at least one colleague and suggest which
potential resolution you think he/she should select and why.
Return to this Discussion in a few days to read the
responses to your initial posting. Note what you have learned and/or any
insights you have gained as a result of the comments your colleagues made.
