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| - | + | 1. ''The problem can be broken down into manageable and definable chunks. This enables a clearer prioritization of factors and helps focus objectives;'' | |
| - | + | 2. ''There is more understanding of the problem and its often interconnected and even contradictory causes. This is often the first step in finding win-win solutions;'' | |
| - | + | 3. ''It identifies the constituent issues and arguments, and can help establish who and what the political actors and processes are at each stage;'' | |
| - | + | 4. ''It can help establish whether further information, evidence or resources are needed to make a strong case, or build a convincing solution;'' | |
| - | + | 5. ''Present issues - rather than apparent, future or past issues - are dealt with and identified; | |
| The process of analysis often helps build a shared sense of understanding, purpose and action.'' | The process of analysis often helps build a shared sense of understanding, purpose and action.'' | ||
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| - | 1. ''Introduction of issue'' – During this stage, the group compiles and shares all of the information that is relevant pertaining to the specific task. | ||
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| - | 2. ''Define question'' - Identify the important or the key questions that need to be addressed. | ||
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| - | 3. ''Discussion'' – This allows participants to voice their individual opinions, thoughts and ideas. | ||
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| - | 4. ''Proposal made'' - This stage consists of attempting to incorporate every group member's thoughts and ideas to come to a final decision that everyone will be able to deal with. | ||
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| - | 5. ''Discuss proposal'' – During this stage, the group looks at the strengths and weaknesses regarding the specific outcome that they have achieved. | ||
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| - | 6. ''Amend or change proposal'' - The group has the opportunity to account for any concerns that the group may have with the outcome. During this time, the original proposal often changes. | ||
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| - | 7. ''Test for consensus'' – This is the process where the groups can test which members are in agreement or not with the specific outcome. Additionally, any objections with the outcome are identified. | ||
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| - | 8. ''All agree then consensus reached'' | ||
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| - | 9. ''Implement decision'' | ||
| == Technique Limitations == | == Technique Limitations == | ||
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Problem Tree Analysis is a research method used to identify root causes and effects of problems. This type of research technique is used to analyze the existing situation surrounding a given problem condition, identify the major problems and the core problem of a situation, and visualize the cause-effect relationships in a Problem Tree diagram. Good for: Helping people organize their thoughts and perceptions. Exploring the sources of our problems. Pushing participants to develop more complex and deeper explanations of their problems. Laying the ground work for strategic planning.
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Applications
Steps in making a problem tree 1 - List all the problems that come to mind. Problems need to be carefully identified: they should be existing problems, not possible, imagined or future ones. The problem is an existing negative situation, it is not the absence of a solution.2 - Identify a core problem 3 - Determine which problems are “Causes” and which are “Effects.”4 - Arrange in hierarchy both Causes and Effects, i.e., how do the causes relate to each other - which leads to the other, etc.
Procedure
Technique Strengths
Include root causes think and adhere; can be easy to read and make connections through the diagram it’s visual once the problem is determined it can be turned into a solution tree it’s grouped into causes and effects it can determine who is in charge by fixing one root cause it may take away more than one negative effect it can include a lot of input from people in the process of determining the causes and effects it can identify political factors and solutions for each.
This brings several advantages: 1. The problem can be broken down into manageable and definable chunks. This enables a clearer prioritization of factors and helps focus objectives; 2. There is more understanding of the problem and its often interconnected and even contradictory causes. This is often the first step in finding win-win solutions; 3. It identifies the constituent issues and arguments, and can help establish who and what the political actors and processes are at each stage; 4. It can help establish whether further information, evidence or resources are needed to make a strong case, or build a convincing solution; 5. Present issues - rather than apparent, future or past issues - are dealt with and identified; The process of analysis often helps build a shared sense of understanding, purpose and action.
Technique Limitations
Human error it can be done without talking to other can get lost in the confusion of problems data can be extensive and overwhelming at first there is never one first answer and because of that people may disagree.
Tips For Successful Implementation
References
Fikes R.E. & Nilsson N. J. (1971). Strips: A new approach to the application of theorem proving to problem solving. Stanford Research Institute, Cal, USA. Vol 2, No 3-4, pp 189-208. DOI: 10.1016/0004-3702(71)90010-5.
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Authors
Jill Szewczyk, Danielle Rastovac, Kyley Stevenson, Hillary Bennett, Brooke McGill, Bianca Kozlowski
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