Problem
i. Consider a problem or issue you may be currently encountering in your volunteer experience at church, in your academic or work experience, or in your personal life and apply the IDEAL problem-solving model. Discuss how you can work to resolve the problem using the IDEAL model. Additionally, reflect on a problem or issue that you encountered in the past. What did you learn from that experience in trying to resolve the problem or issue and how could you have applied the IDEAL problem-solving model to reach an effective resolution?
ii. We probably think we know what problem solving is, but here is a more in depth article about what it is and how to approach it. After reading the article, share your thoughts. Which of these steps is easiest for you and why?
iii. Research one or two additional problem-solving strategies and describe how those strategies could benefit you as you encounter problems or issues in your volunteer experience or everyday life.