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K.T.
Problem
Analysis
Finding out
where the
problem
came from
Problem
Definition
Techniques
Statement
Restatement
Exploring
the
problem
Present state
desired state
&
Duncker
diagram
Generating Solutions
Generating Solutions
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Perceptual Blocks
Emotional Blocks
Cultural Blocks
Environmental Blocks
Intellectual Blocks
Expressive Blocks
Osborns Checklist
] A technique used to generate additional ideas related
to those already defined
Modify?
Magnify?
Random Stimulation
] Random Stimulation is a technique which is especially
useful if we are stuck or in a rut. It is a way of
generating totally different ideas than previously
considered and can jump start the idea generation
process and get it out of whatever current rut it may be
in.
Osborns Checklist
Osborns Checklist for Adding New Ideas
Minify?
Substitute?
Rearrange?
Combine?
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Futuring
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] Examine the problem carefully to make sure the real problem has
been defined.
] Now, imagine yourself at some point in the future after the
problem has been solved. What are the benefits of having a
solution?
] Look around in the future. Try to imagine an ideal solution to
the problem at hand without regard to technical feasibility.
Remember, in the future, anything is possible.
] Make statements such as: If only (this)
happen, I could solve....
would
Category 2
Real
Problem
Solution
Solution
Real
Problem
Solution
Category 3
Category 2
Solution
Solution
Real
Problem
Category 4
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Problem
Analysis
Past
What is
the faults?
KT Situation Analysis
Potential
Problem Analysis
Present
Future
How to correct
the fault?
How to prevent
future faults?
Situation Analysis
(Where are we?)
Problem
Analysis
Decision
Analysis
KT Problem Analysis
Decision
Analysis
Potential
Problem Analysis
\ High (H)
\ Medium (M)
\ Low (L)
\ Distinctions
KT Problem Analysis
KT Decision Analysis
Situation Analysis
Situation Analysis
Problem
Analysis
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Decision
Analysis
Potential
Problem Analysis
Problem
Analysis
Decision
Analysis
Potential
Problem Analysis
\
\
\
\
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KT Decision Analysis
Situation Analysis
] Musts
Problem
Analysis
Decision
Analysis
KT Decision Analysis
Potential
Problem Analysis
musts
and
wants
KT Decision Analysis
Problem
Analysis
Potential
Problem
A.
B.
Decision
Analysis
Contingent
Actions
Potential
Problem Analysis
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Planning
Approval
Approval
Approval
Approval
Evaluate
Planning
Planning
Carry
CarryThrough
Through
Follow
Follow Up
Up
Implementation
KT
Situation
Analysis
Time and
Resource
Allocation
Gantt
Gantt
Charts
Charts
Necessary
Necessary
Resources
Resources
Critical
Critical Path
Path
Management
Management
Planning
] Many people use a personal organizer to keep track of
activities and commitments
KT Potential
Problem
Analysis
Planning
Gantt Chart
July
Aug
Sept
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Gantt Chart
Coordination and development
Critical path
Necessary resources
Task3 - Development of
Prototype
Task4 - Laboratory Study
of Prototype
Task4a - Static Flow
Task4a - Dynamic Flow
Task5 - Data Acquisition
Task6 - Report Preparation
Planning
] Critical Path - Organizing critical tasks along
a time line
Bake
Bake sweet
sweet potatoes
potatoes
o
350
for 11 hrs
hrs
350o for
Clean
Clean and
and stuff
stuff
turkey
turkey
Cook
Cook turkey
turkey
350
350oo for
for 77 hrs
hrs
Bake
Bake casserole
casserole
o
350
for 2.5
2.5 hrs
hrs
350o for
Remove
Remove turkey
turkey and
and
casserole
casserole from
from oven
oven
Prepare
Prepare
pie
pie crust
crust
Clean
Clean
house
house
Prepare/add
Prepare/add
pie
pie filling
filling
Set
Set
table
table
Bake
Bake
o
pie
pie @425
@425o
Serve
Serve
meal
meal
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Planning
Bake
Bake sweet
sweet potatoes
potatoes
350
350oo for
for 11 hrs
hrs
Clean
Clean and
and stuff
stuff
turkey
turkey
Cook
Cook turkey
turkey
o
350
for 77 hrs
hrs
350o for
Necessary Resources
Bake
Bake casserole
casserole
350
350oo for
for 2.5
2.5 hrs
hrs
Remove
Remove turkey
turkey and
and
casserole
casserole from
from oven
oven
Prepare
Prepare
pie
pie crust
crust
Clean
Clean
house
house
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Bake
Bake
o
pie
pie @425
@425o
Serve
Serve
meal
meal
Prepare/add
Prepare/add
pie
pie filling
filling
Set
Set
table
table
Personnel
Equipment
Travel
Supplies
Overhead
Planning
$
$
14,925
7,462
$
$
15,360
60,134
7,903
III. Travel
2,000
15,000
$
$
37,597
122,634
18,395
ow
Kn
sis
he
nt
is
Sy alys ion
t
n
$
$
A
ca on
pli
si
Ap hen
re
ge
mp
Co
led
Planning
$ 141,029
Planning
Revealing the Solution
Planning
Revealing the Solution
] Evaluation -
] Application -
applied
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Evaluation
] After implementation, a final evaluation of
the solution is needed
Evaluate the Solution
Implement the Solution
Decide the Course
of Action
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Evaluation
Guidelines for evaluating your solutions
] Does it completely solve the problem?
] Is the solution ethical?
] Does the solution endanger people or
the environment?
Generate Solutions
Define the Problem
Evaluation
Evaluation
General Guidelines
Evaluation
Ethical Considerations
] Solutions are not always black and white with regard
] Ethics Checklist
\ Is it legal?
\ Is it balanced?
\ How will it make me feel about myself?
\ Will it make me proud?
Evaluation
The Five Ps
Purpose
Pride
Patience
Persistence
Perspective
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