Problem Analysis Worksheet
©1999 Gary K. Clabaugh & Edward G. Rozycki

(append other sheets as necessary)

See related article:
Solving School Problems

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edited 4/2/12

Initial statement of problem.______________________________________

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Q1. What is the situation?._________________________________________

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Q2. Whom does it concern? (3 examples)
 

First Party Concerned Second Party Concerned Third Party Concerned
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Q3. How do they perceive it?
 

First Party Perception Second Party Perception Third Party Perception
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Q4. Why does it concern them? (So What?)
 

First Party Concern Second Party Concern Third Party Concern
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So what?_____________ So what?_____________ So what?_____________
So what?_____________ So what?_____________ So what?_____________

Q5. What changes do they propose? (can it fail?)
 

First Party Proposal Second Party Proposal Third Party Proposal
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Q6. Can and will anything be done?

Check the powerholders: First Party _____ ; Second Party _____; Third Party _____
 

Q7. Who gains and who loses from the change?
 

Indicate Benefits/Costs
 

First Proposal
 

Second Proposal
 

Third Proposal
First Party / / /
Second Party / / /
Third Party / / /

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