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Problem Solving

Set selection criteria before choosing

Separate requirements from preferences.

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Done when

Apply criteria before favouring an option.

Separate requirements from preferences.

Who this is for

For comparing solutions; scores do not override hard constraints.

Why this matters

Options can be compared on the same basis.

How to do it

An original activity to try, adapt or skip for your circumstances; outcomes are not guaranteed.

  1. Separate requirements from preferences.
  2. Choose criteria such as cost, time and reversibility.
  3. Apply them consistently and respect disqualifying constraints.

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