5. Implementation of the best solution
This stage involves accepting and carrying out the chosen course of action.
After completing step 4, the group is now left with the "best solution" either by evaluating criteria or voting by the dot method. Agreeing on the "best solution" requires that the group have some ground rules for making decisions, such as consensus or majority vote.
Develop an Action Plan - Action planning is designed to involve people, build their commitment, and increase the likelihood that the solution will be implemented effectively and on time.
The figure gives an example of a basic action plan with the essential steps needed to identify and implement the solution.
Questions that need to be answered during action planning include:
(1) What they want to do (goal);
(2) How each step is to be undertaken (strategy);
(3) When they want to do it (timeframe);
(4) Who is responsible for each step;
(5) Expected outcome of the completed step.
This stage involves accepting and carrying out the chosen course of action.
After completing step 4, the group is now left with the "best solution" either by evaluating criteria or voting by the dot method. Agreeing on the "best solution" requires that the group have some ground rules for making decisions, such as consensus or majority vote.
Develop an Action Plan - Action planning is designed to involve people, build their commitment, and increase the likelihood that the solution will be implemented effectively and on time.
The figure gives an example of a basic action plan with the essential steps needed to identify and implement the solution.
Questions that need to be answered during action planning include:
(1) What they want to do (goal);
(2) How each step is to be undertaken (strategy);
(3) When they want to do it (timeframe);
(4) Who is responsible for each step;
(5) Expected outcome of the completed step.