AOT Mid-Cycle 5

Evaluating solutions

Defining the problem

Generate possible solutions

Deciding on the best option

Because quick answers are always the best solutions

Because different viewpoints can reveal multiple causes

Because every problem has one clear answer

Because solutions don’t need careful thought

Make immediate changes without reviewing data

Collect and analyze customer feedback to find trends

Assume that past trends will stay the same forever

Focus only on positive customer opinions

Interview a few teachers to get their opinions

Compare school reading scores to national averages

Look at past curriculum changes to see if they helped

Analyze test scores and survey students and teachers

Analyze traffic patterns to find problem areas

Look at road design and public transportation issues

See how other cities have solved their traffic issues

Review past road projects to measure their impact

To pick the first idea that sounds reasonable

To avoid wasting time on research

To compare ideas and choose the most effective one

To act as quickly as possible

Try self-checkout and mobile payment options

Follow employee suggestions without testing other ideas

Research strategies and gather customer feedback

Hire only cashiers with retail experience

Copy the checkout method of the fastest business

To see if changes need to be made

To come up with a new solution right away

To clearly define the problem before looking for answers

To brainstorm additional ideas

How can I make sure Ben wins no matter what?

Why should I ignore other students’ opinions?

What can I do to convince my class to vote for Ben?

What qualities make Ben a strong leader?