This course explores a problem-solving model of six steps: identifying problems, establishing Success Criteria, asking the right questions, generating answers, forging solutions, and aligning resources.
Objectives:
Describe the six steps in the Productive Thinking Model and the various substeps contained in each step
Use various tools and exercises, such as I3, DRIVE, C5, AIM, POWER, and KnoWonder to navigate through the Productive Thinking Model
Topics:
An overview of the Productive Thinking Model
What's going on?
What's success?
What's the question?
Generate answers
Forge the solution
Align resources
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
