Within the reflective thinking process, step three is to generate possible solutions. Your text provides five guidelines for maximizing the effectiveness of this step. In a well-developed essay, identify and discuss these five guidelines in terms of the benefits a group will derive if the guidelines are followed

Question

What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

Answer: Benefits will vary, but answers should include these five guidelines:
1. Set aside judgment and criticism (example benefit - Criticism and fault-finding stifle creativity).
2. Consider anonymous brainstorming (example benefit - If group members find withholding judgment difficult, you can have the individual members write suggestions on paper first and then share the ideas with the group or use an electronic brainstorming app that allows participants to share ideas anonymously).
3. Think of as many possible solutions to the problem as you can (example benefit - All ideas are acceptable, and piggybacking off one another’s ideas may lead to a great problem-solving solution).
4. Record all the ideas that are mentioned (example benefit - all group members can see and respond to all the ideas).
5. After a set time has elapsed, evaluate the ideas (example benefit - all members of the group are able to provide input, creating a more cohesive group experience).