C203.02 with WO2 Liu

C203.02 with WO2 Liu

Employ Problem Solving

Steps to Logical Analysis

8 basic steps to analyzing

1. Confirm the Task

• understand the problem and the aim/intent of the person assigning the task

• (ex. ask any and all questions before doing anything including when, where, what, etc)

Open Ended

You and five other proficiency level two cadets are tasked to set up a classroom for a class that will begin in ten minutes. You arrive to find the door to your classroom locked. The officer who is supposed to have the key is nowhere to be found. What is the task here?

2. Identify the Problem

• consider the problem and any challenges that you may face during the implementation

• identify any dangers as well

Open Ended

You and five other proficiency level two cadets are tasked to set up a classroom for a class that will begin in ten minutes. You arrive to find the door to your classroom locked. The officer who is supposed to have the key is nowhere to be found. Identify any/all problems.

3. Determine the Critical Factor

• determine what the biggest/overriding problem is

• all other problems should stem from this critical factor

Multiple Choice

You and five other proficiency level two cadets are tasked to set up a classroom for a class that will begin in ten minutes. You arrive to find the door to your classroom locked. The officer who is supposed to have the key is nowhere to be found. What is the critical factor here?

• The classroom is not yet set up.

• The classroom is locked.

• Class is beginning in ten minutes.

4. Develop Alternate Solutions

• develop as many solutions possible to solve the critical factor (and other issues if time allows)

• give yourself a backup just in case the main solution does not work

5. Compare Alternate Solutions

• every solution should be thoroughly compared to see which one best fits the problem

• consider timeliness, effectiveness, and accessibility

6. Determine the Best Solution

• choose the best solution out of all your solutions

• consider your resources when choosing

Open Ended

You and five other proficiency level two cadets are tasked to set up a classroom for a class that will begin in ten minutes. You arrive to find the door to your classroom locked. The officer who is supposed to have the key is nowhere to be found. Give any/all solutions you can think of. We will compare the answers afterwards and choose the best solution afterwards.

7. Implement the Solution

• create a plan to implement the solution

• (ex. divide groups, have everyone do their parts, etc)

8. Evaluate the Plan and Implementation

• evaluate your performance, the team's performance

• learn from mistakes, and find better solutions to future problems

Discussion Time!

Scenarios!