IDEAL Method

idea, development, equal, language

identify, define, examine, articulate, look out

idea, definition, examination, act out, languish

identify, define, examine, act, look

it's the easiest part

because Steve Jobs said it is

you have to understand the root cause before breaking it down

it's important to learn how to identify problems

something that may be undefinable and difficult to solve

something that can be identified and solved

define the main elements of the problem

determine possible solutions

decide what parts of the problem are important

dedicate time to Google possible solutions

True

False

examine all aspects of what caused the problem

examine potential solutions

extract all information from the problem to identify solutions

ask a friend about your potential solutions

act on making more problems

act on resolving the problem

articulate you solution

lead your group in exploring other potential problems

give yourself a break

reflect on what happened

logistically file your solutions

True

False