NCOA DLC 2.0

Metacognition

"thinking about your own thinking" The processes used to: Plan Monitor Assess one's understanding and performance

Brainstorming Session Techniques

*Structured Approach (soliciting one idea at a time, no additional comments say pass, all get a turn) *Unstructured approach (free form brainstorming, call out ideas as they come to mind, no one takes turns) *Silent approach ( team members write down ideas on paper, everyone given opportunity considered by group, avoids loud and extroverted people dominating)

Brainstorming Session RulesQ

*Withhold Judgement (no evaluation, criticism or judgment about any idea) *Encourage Freewheeling (enables all to make a contribution - deliberate with little to no guidance) *Aim for Quantity, not Quality ( write down all even silly ideas) *Hitchhike (piggyback ideas - one idea triggers a thought in another until you have a series of ideas prompted by one idea or thought)

4 Common Steps in Effective problem solving

1) Define the problem, create a problem statement 2) Generate alternative solutions, come up with possible ways to solve a problem 3) Select an effective solution, pick a solution that will solve the problem effectively 4) Implement solution and monitor, apply the solution picked and watch to see if it solves the problem

3 stages of Reviewing and analyzing the outcome

1) Measure the success of the solution by comparing the outcome of the action with the expected results 2) Analyze any discrepancy to identity the reasons for it 3) Take further action if necessary

Implementation - 3 basic stages involved

1) Planning and preparing to implement the solution 2)Implementing and monitoring the solution 3) Reviewing and analyzing the success of the solution

Negotiation

A communication process involving two or more people/groups where -The parties have a degree of difference in positions, interest, goals, values, or beliefs -The parties strive to reach and agreement on issues or course of action

Fish Bone Diagram

A diagram used to depict the relationship between specific categories of process inputs and the undesirable output.

Chaotic Domain

A leader must first Act, Sense, then Respond

Chaotic Domain

A leaders immediate job is not to discover patterns, but to "Stop the Bleeding" and stabilize the environment.

Brainstorming

A technique designed to stimulate a chain reaction of ideas relating to a problem

Bias

A tendency, inclination, or prejudices toward or against something or someone. Some can be positive or helpful

Decision Analysis Matrix

A useful technique to use for making a decision. It is particularly powerful when you have a number of good alternatives to choose from, and many different factors to take into account

Information (Personal Powers)

Access to secure data systems, leadership meetings, briefings, even gossip, increases your information power base. Some tend to withhold information from others so they maintain an advantage and the informational "higher hand"

Metacognition

Asking yourself self-reflective questions

Brainstorming

Can assist you and other in building a variety of ideas in a short time a bout a specific problem or topic

Position Powers

Coercive Reward Connection Legitimate

2nd and 3rd order effects

Consequences to that decision. Outcomes that are different than the first desired outcome yet are directly related to the initial decision.

Coercive (Position Powers)

Deals with the leader's perceived ability to provide sanctions, punishment, or consequences for not performing

Reward (Position Powers)

Deals with the leaders perceived ability to provide rewards and incentives that people like

Complicated Domain

Domain of "known unknowns" There are things you know you don't know

Guidelines in trimming down solutions

Effectiveness- Does the solution actually address and fix the problem? Viable- Is the solution capable of working successfully? Feasible- Will the solution fix the problem conveniently and be financially stable?

Monitoring

Enables you to identify whether or not the results being achieved are fixing the problem, and if not, why not? A decision can then be made on the action required...to continue monitoring the implemented decision, or to start from scratch

Overview of Problem Solving

Frame the problem Create a problem Statement Root Cause Analysis Generate Solutions Trim Down Solutions Decision Analysis Matrix Tool

The "Five-Why method" To Root Cause Analysis

Has been proven very useful when the real cause of a problem is layered in ambiguity and/or the issue is unclear.

Trust, Information, Power, and Options (TIPO Model)

Identifies how trust influences your use of information and power affects the way you develop option or solution to solve or resolve a current problem, conflict, or situation

Power (TIPO Model)

In a negotiation you can apply "power over" or "power with" your opposite. Power Over- used to gain an advantage -pulling rank Power With- Improves the opportunity for a mutually satisfied outcome for all negotiators involved

Expert (Personal Powers)

It suggests that you gain power and the ability to influence through your education, experience, and job knowledge. How you use this power base can improve or reduce trust, and ultimately influence the outcome of your negotiations.

Complicated Domain

Leaders must Sense, Analyze, and Respond Requires expertise to analyze

3 M's and a P (Fish Bone Diagram)

Materials Methods Machines People

Different Perspectives - differing frames

Methods and processes to support co-creation need to manage the coming together of people with differing ways of framing the problem so participants can contribute to joint problem definition.

2nd and 3rd order effects

Most often separated by time and space from the perspective of the decision

Complex Domain

Most problems are in this domain because of some major change. Patterns can emerge if leader conducts experiments that are safe to fail. Instead of attempting to impose a course of action, leaders must allow the path forward to reveal itself

Monitoring the solution

Once action has been initiated, it has to be supervised and monitored to ensure the solution is actually working as planned.

The key to successful implementation

Planning and preparation. The more important the problem, or the more complex the actions required to solve it, the more thorough your planning an preparation need to be to ensure success

4 P's (Fish Bone Diagram)

Policies Procedures People Plant

3 Personal Powers

Powers based larges on leadership traits. 1) Referent (Charisma) 2) Information 3) Expert

Complex Domain

Probe, Sense, and Respond

Position Powers

Provide you with the authority to make decisions, requests, and issue lawful orders based on your position

Metacognition

Recognizing the limit of one's knowledge or ability and then figuring out how to expand that knowledge or extend one's learning capacity

Simple Domain

Requires straightforward management and monitoring

Complex Domain

Right answers cannot be flushed out initially....they aren't readily available

Chaotic Domain

Searching for right answers would be pointless. The relationships between cause and effect are impossible to determine because they shift constantly and no manageable patterns exist - only turbulence

Simple Domain

Sense, Categorize, and Respond

Problem Framing

Should be part of the "Define the problem" Step

4 domains of Cynefin Framework

Simple Complicated Complex Chaotic

Simple Domain

Stability and clear cause and effect relationships that are seen by everyone and are always going to be the same. Often, one right answer is self-evident and undisputed - patterns are recognizable

Metacognition

Summon your prior knowledge Think aloud Ask yourself questions Use writing Organize your thoughts Take notes from memory Review your exams Take a timeout Test yourself

4 S's (Fish Bone Diagram)

Surroundings Suppliers Systems Skills

Two tools to determine the true root cause

The Five-Why Method The Fish Bone Diagram

Complex Domain

The cause and effect relationship is so intertwined that things only make sense in hindsight - after the situation has occured or worked itself out

Implementation

The culmination of all your work in solving a problem and requires careful attention to detail

Complex Domain

The domain of "unknown unknowns" You don't know what you don't know

Trust (TIPO Model)

The foundation of relationships with others and faith in a system. Contains two major categories 1)Trust in a person - can be assumed or earned by trustworthy actions or words 2)Trust in a Process - exists when you have faith in a governing institution and believe it supports your negotiations. You trust these processes promote outcomes that are justified (fair and impartial), legal, ethically acceptable, and satisfy the interests of what you need.

Generating solutions

The more the better. There are no dumb or wrong solutions. Do not stifle creativity, whittle them down later.

Problem Framing

The process of describing and interpreting a stated problem to arrive at a problem statement - define the actual problem.

Cynefin Framework

The structured way to identify the type of problem you're dealing with and suggestions on how to approach it

Complicated Domain

There is a relationship between cause and effect, but not everyone will be able to see it - analysis and expertise is required

Different Perspectives - differing frames

These are inevitable when participants bring their differing experience and expertise to a problem.

Complicated Domain

This domain may contain multiple right answers, many of which may be excellent Good practice, as opposed to best practice is more appropriate

Decision Analysis Matrix

This is a great technique to use in almost any important decision where there isn't a clear and obvious preferred option

Legitimate (Position Powers)

This is based on one's rank, position, or level of authority.

Chaotic Domain

This is the domain of "Unknowables"

Problem Framing

This leads you to look at the stated problem from different perspectives and could change how you define the problem

The "Five-Why method" To Root Cause Analysis

This method is one of the simplest investigative tools to use without requiring to employ a statistical analysis approach.

Referent - Charisma (Personal Powers)

This power affords the opportunity to encourage, motivate, and inspire others

Connection (Position Powers)

This power pertains to who you know. This can erode if you use it as a primary source of influence

Fish Bone Diagram

This technique aids in identifying potential causes to a problem

After framing a problem:

We can look at the different frames, or perspectives, and write out a problem statement for a specific frame or perspective. Now that we have a problem statement, we can look for root causes and then generate solutions.

Problem Framing

When used, it can lead to a problem statement and solution that may not address the original stated problem...Instead, it proposes a different understanding of the problem

Information (TIPO Model)

When you trust your Opposite (the person or group with whom you are engaged in negotiations, negotiation partner) you believe the information they present is truthful and accurate. You should feel more comfortable sharing information

Decision analysis Matrix

Works by listing your possible solutions as rows on a table, and the factors you want to consider as columns. You score each solution/factor combination, weight this score by the relative importance of the factor, and add these scores up to give an overall score for each option.