How To Use the IDEAL Problem Solving Template

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How To Use the IDEAL Problem SolvingTemplate

Clever Practises

adapt the IDEAL template

use abbreviations

smaller maps

customize for specific problems

e.g.

personal problems

management problems

math problems

add favourite tools

add favourite phases

drag & drop important ideas to higher level

keep track of your thoughts

hiding less important ideas

maps easier to understand

Using Tools

collect ideas under "RESULTS"

from tool usage

spontaneous

hide tools when not needed

use tools when you're stuck

tool branchescontain links to detailed description of tools

Using the IDEAL phases

IDEAL stands for

L = Look back

A = Assess and act

E = Explore possible strategies

D = Define goals

I = Identify the problem

moving back and forth between phases is OK

no rigid order of stages

rules of thumb

Starting Point:The IDEAL Problem Solving Template

... provides powerful tools for problem solving

... suggests flexible phases of problem solving