This document provides techniques for problem solving in groups, including pairing, using a moderator, avoiding monotony and boredom, 5 whys analysis, Ishikawa diagrams, 6 thinking hats, addressing groupthink, encouraging discussion, brainstorming, metaplan, valuing diversity, dividing the group to write individually, starting with facts, and solving real problems. The document recommends finding a moderator and pairing group members to focus attention and contributions.

1. Problem-solving techniques
for groups
Tomek Kaczanowski
ACE! Conference 2015

2. @tkaczanowski
http://kaczanowscy.pl/tomek
available very soon

3. fatkot.wordpress.com

4. stuffpoint.com

9. Waterfall?!
I will show you
waterfall!

10. ●only some people contribute
●first voice
●who is the alpha male?
●moderator +10 strength
●monotony, boredom
●takes lot of time

11. “pairing is like meeting,
but you have to pay attention”
Jessica Kerr

12. wskg.org
5 whys

13. Isihkawa diargram

16. 6 hats

18. Groupthink is a psychological
phenomenon that occurs within a group
of people, in which the desire for
harmony or conformity in the group
results in an irrational or
dysfunctional decision-making
outcome.

19. topstepconsulting.com

20. ● discussion
● 5whys
● Ishikawa
● 6 hats
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● brainstorm
● metaplan
● diversity is good
● divide the group / write
● start with facts
● solve real problem
● find a moderator