Our last phase should be planning how to implement the solution and performing the actual implementation.
Planning
For the planning portion, start by breaking the task down into smaller portions. Then, for each mini-task, plan the following information:
- What needs to be done?
- Who will do it?
- What resources will we need?
- How much time will it take? (Set a deadline!)
Once all the smaller tasks are planned out, you will have an idea of how long the main solution will take to implement. You may also want to make sure that the above questions are answered for the main task.
Implementation
Implementation is a cycle of three activities:
- Figuring out what you are going to do
- Doing it
- Reacting to what happened or getting feedback
Sooner or later, you have to try out your solution!
Solution Planning Worksheet
It can help to lay out what you are planning to do. Here is an example of a solution planning worksheet.
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Problem: |
Front of building is vulnerable to damage from cars in icy conditions. |
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Solution: |
Hire construction company to install appropriate barrier. |
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Task 1 |
Operations department will prepare and issued tender process. |
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What needs to be done? |
Tender needs to be prepared and then published in the local paper as well as online. |
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Who will do it? |
Tom from Operations, Sam from Legal, and Mary from Communications |
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What resources will they need? |
– Requirements for safety barrier – Information about area where barrier is required – Copies of legislation surrounding tenders |
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How much time will it take? |
Two weeks (Target date: September 1) |
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Task 2 |
Then, tender proposals will be received and reviewed. |
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What needs to be done? |
Tender proposals will be processed and reviewed. |
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Who will do it? |
Tom from Operations |
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What resources will they need? |
May need help from Legal (Sam) |
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How much time will it take? |
One month to receive all tenders plus two weeks to review (Target date: October 15) |
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Task 3 |
Tender decision will be made. |
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What needs to be done? |
A decision needs to be made on which tender, if any, to accept. |
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Who will do it? |
Amy from Executive and Tom from Operations |
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What resources will they need? |
– All tenders received – Recommendation from Operations – All related documentation |
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How much time will it take? |
One week (Target date: October 22) |
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