Problem Solving

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4 steps to Problem Solving Using the IDEAL Method

I Identify the problem

D Define the problem

E Examine possible solution

A Act on the best solutions

L Learn form the results

Identify the problem

What is the problem? Tell yourself exactly what the problem is.

Define the problem

Be clear and Specific

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Think of at least 2 or 3 possible strategies that you might use to solve the problem. No matter how silly it may sound.

Examine possible solutions “brainstorming”

ActExamine your list of possible strategies, and

choose the one that seems best try it out

Learn

Learn form the results

Remember the boy scout motto …Be Prepared ….

Sick day kit

Emergency preparedness kit

Travel kit

Sick Day Kit

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Travel Kit

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Emergency Preparedness

Kit

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Diabetes - Travel Tips

Sick Days

Hypoglycemia and Hyperglycemia

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