- Introduction
- State the problem or issue.
- Summarize and introduce the situation.
- Background
- Identify the environment, the culture, and any socio/political/economic factors.
- Use outside research to establish an understanding of the organization.
- Alternatives
- Explain the possible options and include:
- Pros of the alternative.
- Cons of the alternative.
- Explain the possible options and include:
- Explain why these alternatives are possible or not possible and answer the following:
- What are the obstacles to the alternative?
- Are there outside forces at play?
- Proposed Solution
- Decide on one solution.
- Provide support for your solution.
- Explain your reasoning by answering the following:
- Did you do outside research?
- Can you back up your solution with real-world examples?
- Recommendations
- How will your solution be implemented?
- Is there an action plan for your solution?
- Who will be tasked with these steps?