Undesirable Ways of Problem-solving
 
Repetition Endless hesitations or worthless efforts when facing problems until time runs out, and these problems in the end are dealt with in haste by substandard means.
Decision by Attrition Making a decision by wearing down people's defence on their own opinions. Fatigued and fed-up, you are no longer able to think clearly.
Wrong Compromises Upon disputes, it is best to find a middle ground which settles all parties while conceding some part of their original views or goals. However, unwise compromises in practice may produce no-win solutions.
Hidden Agenda A "hidden agenda" refers to the situation where one or more of the people at a meeting have an issue or feeling which they see as relevant to the group's discussions, but which they do not state openly. Its influence may puzzle or frustrate the rest of the group
Six Steps to Problem-solving
 
Step 1 Define the problem
Step 2 Brainstorm possible solutions
Step 3 Evaluate the possible solutions
Step 4 Choose the best solution
Step 5 Make plans to implement the solution
Step 6 Implement the plans


References:

Montgomery, B. & Evans, L. (1993). (2nd ed.). You and stress. Melbourne: Viking O'Neil.

Hawton, K. & Kirk, J. (1989). Problem-solving. In K. Hawton, P. Salkovskis, J. Kirk & D. M. Clark. (ed.), Cognitive behaviour therapy for psychiatric problems: A practicalg guide, (pp. 406-426). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
 
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