Problem-solving scenarios
Scenario 1
Imagine you all live in a house surrounded by a wooden fence. The fence needs painting, but you have no money to buy the paint and brushes. Brainstorm creative ways of overcoming this problem.
Then use force field analysis to identify a preferred solution.
Scenario 2
Imagine that you have all agreed to take an overseas gap year together. You’ve decided to travel through Europe. Brainstorm creative ways that you could achieve this on a minimum budget and without taking flights.
Then use force field analysis to identify a preferred solution.
Scenario 3
You’ve just been offered a job in the capital of another State. You start next Monday but don’t get paid until after the first week. You need accommodation, but have only enough money to travel there and buy some basic food. Brainstorm creative ways of overcoming this problem.
Then use force field analysis to identify a preferred solution.
Scenario 4
Imagine you are organising the end-of-term class outing. You have a budget of $20 each. The class wants to go on a wine-tasting tour, but transport costs accounts for $10 each and the wineries all charge a $10 tasting charge for each tasting. Brainstorm creative ways of having a wine tour within budget.
Then use force field analysis to identify a preferred solution.