Steps 3–5: Name: Amber Rusko
Brainstorm, Select, Plan Date: 6/7/2024
Implementation and
Group Members:
Amber Rusko, George Rusko
Evaluation
5061 (5060B) | Unit 4, Group Problem Solving Assignment
Assignment Overview:
1. Please find 2-3 people with whom you can complete this assignment. These can be people in your work or
personal life.
2. Arrange a time to meet over your chosen videoconferencing platform(e.g., Google Meet, Facetime, GoToMeeting,
WebEx, Zoom)
3. Together, as a group, complete the remaining three steps of the 5-step structure problem-solving process for the
problem that you analyzed in your Unit 3 assignment.
4. You do not need to answer each of the “helpful questions” individually. Instead, use all of those questions as prompts
to help you generate responses for that Step.
5. Brainstorm and do the pro-con analysis for your problem within the group.
Turning in the Assignment:
Please upload this completed PDF to the respective assignment in Canvas.
Step 3: Generate Possible Solutions
Conduct a brainstorming session to generate lots of possible ideas for solutions. Encourage yourself to think creatively
and to behave variably. Write down all ideas and do not evaluate them yet.
Helpful Questions:
1. Will a solution to a similar problem from the past work in this situation?
2. If there were no restrictions on time or resources, what things might solve this problem?
3. If we could have a complete re-do of this situation, are there things we would do differently?
4. What possible solutions are related to the likely function of the problem?
From LeBlanc, Sellers Ala’i (2020) Chapter 7 Appendix A (pp. 135-137)
Step 4: Evaluate the Options
In the table provided below, write your most promising solutions in the left column and evaluate the pros and cons of
each option. For each pro and con, decide whether it is a short term (S) or long term (L) one and put it in the appropriate
columns. If one of your solutions is clearly linked to the function from step 2 that is a pro. Be sure and come back and
complete step 5 after you have completed step 4.
Helpful Questions:
1. What are the positive benefits to the critical individuals (e.g., child, family, staff)?
2. What are the risks or possible negative outcomes associated with the solution?
3. How effortful, costly, time-intensive is immediate implementation of the solution?
4. How likely is the option to produce sustained positive effects?
5. How likely is the option to work quickly?
6. What are the barriers to success?
7. Will there be resistance to implementing the solution?
8. Can the environment support sustained implementation of this solution?
9. Does this solution completely address the function of the problem, protect consumers and staff, and match the
available resources?
10. What would happen if I did nothing?
For this portion of the assignment, complete the table provided on the following page »
Step 5: Evaluate the Effects of your Solultion (this part MUST be filled out in the box below
to earn full credit for this assignment).
Develop a plan to evaluate the effects of your solution.
Helpful Questions:
1. Who will implement the solution, how, and for how long?
2. Who will evaluate the solution and when?
3. How will I evaluate the outcomes of the solution (i.e., did it work or not)?
4. What will you measure? How much change must occur to feel like you have solved the problem?
5. Was the solution effective, (i.e., did it produce the desired change, in the desired contexts, in the desired timeframe)?
6. Are the positive effects of the solution sustaining?
7. What were the specific outcomes of the solution (both intended and unintended)?
8. Do I need to modify the solution?
9. Do I need to try another solution?
Pros Cons
Solution
Short Term Long Term Short Term Long Term
Pros Cons
Solution
Short Term Long Term Short Term Long Term
