1. The Eight Step Basadur Simplex® Problem Solving Process

2. The Eight Step Basadur Simplex® Problem Solving Process
Developed by:
Min Basadur
What is it?
The Simplex Model is an eight-step creative problem solving model.

3. Step 1
Problem finding
means sensing, anticipating and seeking out problems, changes, trends, needs and opportunities for improvement, inside and outside the organization.

4. Step 2
Fact finding
involves gathering information about a fuzzy situation without prematurely judging its relevance.

5. Step 3
Problem defining
means composing clear, insightful challenges from a few key facts. These challenges reveal directions for solutions.

6. Step 4
Idea finding
means creating a variety of ways to solve a defined problem.

7. Step 5 Evaluating and selecting
involves converting selected ideas into practical solutions.

8. Step 6
Action planning
means creating specific steps that will lead to successful implementation of a solution.

9. Step 7 Gaining acceptance
means understanding that even the best ideas and plans can be scuttled by resistance to change. Showing someone how this solution benefits them.

10. Step 8
Taking action
means "doing" the steps in the action plan, and continually revising and adapting the plan as things change in order to ensure that the solution is successfully implemented.