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Using Problem-Solving Techniques
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- The Nominal Group Process as an Instructional Tool
This article discusses using the NGT in the classroom.
- The Group Decision Making Tool Kit
The Group Decision Making Tool Kit from the Iowa State University Extension offers information on brainstorming and other processes that are effective in helping make decisions and generate ideas.
- Group Conflict and Groupthink
Group conflict and Groupthink offers explanations of conflict management styles, groupthink, and some ways to avoid this problem in your group.
- Inspiration.com
This site from Inspiration.com offers a look at some software for brainstorming and concept mapping.
- Leading A Discussion With Nominal Group Technique
Leading a Discussion with Nominal Group Technique offers suggestions from the University of Oregon on how to utilize this process.
- Nominal Group Technique: A Users Guide
Nominal Group Technique: A Users Guide from the University of Wisconsin School of Business offers suggestions on when to use this technique and the benefits and drawbacks of its use.
- Affinity Technique
Information on the use of the affinity technique from the Management Sciences for Health and the United Nation’s Children’s Fund. It answers the “who, what, why, when. And how” questions about the use of this process.
- Fishbone Diagram: A Problem-Analysis Tool
This site offers information on what a fishbone diagram is, when it should be used, how it is constructed, and the basic steps for its use. From the North Carolina Dept. of Environmental and natural Resources.
- Kaoru Ishikawa: One Step Further
Here’s some information on the founder of the fishbone diagram.
- Fishbone Diagram
The University of Arizona offers some excellent examples of fishbone diagrams and how they can help identify the factors that contribute to a problem.
- Force Field Analysis
A discussion of Force Field analysis from Mindtools.com offers information on how to carry out a force field analysis.
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