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Refining Solutions Paper PHL/458 03 September 2012 * Refining Solutions * Refining solutions is the final step used in creative problem solving. During the refinement process, the creative thinker is required to work out the details that surround the issue, by checking for imperfections, and comparing the solution against other possible solutions (Ruggiero, 2009). When the thinker arrives at a solution, and has worked through the solution’s imperfections the creative thinker should consider what changes the solution will cause and how the solution affects other people. In week three of the creative minds and critical thinking class, given through University of Phoenix, I completed an assignment that addressed solving a …show more content…

The solution may cause inconvenience by adjusting my employer’s expectations. At first, the implementation may take some time for others to adjust to, but the solution will create greater efficiency in the office. The solution will only require available resources to implement and will not require any further expenses. The plan is simple and to the point. Initially, the plan may cause some discomfort to fellow employees. The solution manifests in the form of a thought and cannot physically break. My fellow employees will understand the necessity for the plan. The plans compatibility is reliant on all employees understanding the plans origin, and accepting the decision from my employer. The third step in solution in the refinement process is to compare solutions (Ruggiero, 2009). As stated in the first paragraph I have chosen my first solution, which involves me solving the problem and not relying on others to present solutions, as would be the case if I self referred to a medical professional. Another refinement step is to consider the changes that my solution will cause (Ruggiero, 2009). My solution will force my coworkers to increase their workloads. The last refinement step is to visualize the effects of my solution on other people (Ruggiero, 2009). The effect on others will be an increase workload as stated in the last step and will cause my employer to build confidence in the other employees. * * Using refinement to adjust the

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