Accept a challenge and undertake systematic efforts to respond to it.
Gather data, impressions, feelings, observations; examine the situation from many different viewpoints; identify the most important information.
Choose a working problem statement
Search for at least two different possibilities to solve the problem
Determine the most important criteria for reviewing and evaluating potential solutions. Use the criteria to evaluate, strengthen, and refine potential solutions.
Implement the most promising solution.
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