IDEAL Method

What does the acronym IDEAL stand for?

• idea, development, equal, language

• identify, define, examine, articulate, look out

• idea, definition, examination, act out, languish

• identify, define, examine, act, look

Identifying a problem is the first step because

• it's the easiest part

• because Steve Jobs said it is

• you have to understand the root cause before breaking it down

• it's important to learn how to identify problems

A problem should be

• something that may be undefinable and difficult to solve

• something that can be identified and solved

After identifying the problem you should

• define the main elements of the problem

• determine possible solutions

• decide what parts of the problem are important

• dedicate time to Google possible solutions

It is harder to solve a problem if you break it down into smaller pieces.

• True

• False

After defining the problem you should

• examine all aspects of what caused the problem

• examine potential solutions

• extract all information from the problem to identify solutions

After examining solutions you should

• ask a friend about your potential solutions

• act on making more problems

• act on resolving the problem

• articulate you solution

After acting on a solution you should

• lead your group in exploring other potential problems

• give yourself a break

• reflect on what happened

• logistically file your solutions

Learning lessons is important because you want to improve your skills and not make the same mistakes over again.

• True

• False