1. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Generating and Choosing Solutions

2. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Why is it important to make people comfortable? To stimulate creativity. To promote open discussion of ideas.

3. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas How can you make people comfortable mentally? Team-building activities. Promoting physical comfort.

4. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Methods used to generate solutions: Go around the room and suggest ideas. Send a piece of paper around the room. Idea writing. Brainstorming.

5. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas How do you evaluate solutions? Judge each idea independently. Modify the solution as needed.

6. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Determine if each idea is: Practical Effective Cost-effective Easily put into practice Accepted by all Consistent with other group activities

7. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas Ways to make a decision: One person decides and announces. One person gathers input and decides. The group votes. Build consensus among the group.

8. Copyright © 2014 by The University of Kansas If the discussion doesn’t result in an agreement: Choose a different decision-making possibility. Try the nominal group technique. Choose not to decide.