Turning Problems Into Possibilities: Part 1

Ever find yourself using the precious time you have…admiring the problem and never getting to a solution?

Find yourself facing the same problems over and over?

Check out the strategy below, developed by Dr. Julie Causton of Inclusive Schooling, to solve any problem in 5 minutes!

 

 

STEPS

1. Describe the problem in 1 minute
2. Write a solvable question (e.g., “How might we/I”, “How can we/I”, “In what ways might we/I”) in 1 minute
3. Brainstorm at least 20 solutions to answer the question in 2 minutes
4. Select a first step in 55 seconds
5. Celebrate in 5 seconds
6. Repeat as needed

Download the steps here.

Watch this video where Julie and I demonstrate how to turn a problem into a possibility in just 5 minutes!

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Want more strategies for turning problems into possibilities?

Check out the other tips in this series!

• • Part 1 (this post) – Solve Any Problem in 5 Minutes
  • Part 2 – Ask Generative Questions
  • Part 3 – The Problem with Problem-Solving
  • Part 4 – Turning Problems into Possibilities by Reframing