Applying creative-thinking skills to solve problems by generating, evaluating, and implementing solutions.
- 3.6.1 Identify the problem
- Anticipate or recognize the existence of a problem
- Define the problem
- Locate and obtain all information relevant to the problem
- Identify potential causes of the problem by analyzing its component parts
- Recall previously learned information that is relevant to the problem
- Communicate the problem to appropriate personnel
- 3.6.2 Seeing the big picture
- Understand the pieces of a system as a whole and appreciates the consequences of actions on other parts of the system
- Monitor patterns and trends to see a bigger picture
- Modify or design systems to improve performance
- 3.6.3 Generate innovative solutions
- Think creatively to generate a variety of approaches to the problem
- Integrate seemingly unrelated information to develop creative solutions
- Develop innovative methods of obtaining or using resources when insufficient resources are available
- 3.6.4 Choose a solution
- Decisively choose the best solution after contemplating available approaches to the problem
- Make difficult decisions even in highly ambiguous or ill-defined situations
- Quickly choose an effective solution without assistance when appropriate
- 3.6.5 Implement the solution
- Commit to a solution in a timely manner
- Develop a realistic approach for implementing the chosen solution
- Use strategies, tools, resources, and equipment to implement the solution
- Observe and evaluate the outcomes of implementing the solution to assess the need for alternative approaches and to identify lessons learned