Choosing a solution. You’ve already identified possible solutions to a problem. The next thing to do is how to narrow the list down to the best. The following are some criteria you can use when choosing solutions. Costs and benefits: an ideal solution is one that has the least cost and most benefits. Disagreeing parties’ interests: an ideal solution has factored in the impact on all parties concerned and has made adjustments accordingly. Foresight: an ideal solution doesn’t have just short-term gains but long-term ones as well. Obstacles: an ideal solution has anticipated all possible obstacles in its implementation and has made plans accordingly. Values: an ideal solution is one that is consistent with the mission, vision of the organization and/or its individual members.
