Course(s) Used:

• Team and Small Group Communication

Goals and Objectives:

• Students can describe task and process leadership

Rationale:

Students need to understand the essential elements

Materials Needed

Materials:

• None

Technology:

• Classroom computer and projector

Outline of the Lesson

1. Review of previous session's content
2. The steps of problem solving look a lot like decision making... at first. After all, there is a reason these are in the same chapter in the textbook and solving problems requires making decisions.
   1. Assess the situation
   2. Identify goals
   3. Identify alternatives
   4. Evaluate alternatives and their consequences
   5. Make a decision
   6. Implement the decision
   7. Monitor results
   8. Feedback
3. Methods for implementing, and monitoring vary depending on the decision
4. Common essential elements of a plan
   1. Solvency means that it solves the problem
   2. Responsibilities
      1. Who will do What by When and Why they will do it
      2. Include a responsibility to supervise to ensure responsibilities are completed
   3. Timeline
   4. Budget
5. Lesson closing

Variations and Accommodations

Follow guidance from local accommodation authorities.