• A further vote then takes place based on the reduced list of options, although participants can only vote for half of the remaining options on the list • Two more rounds of voting are then used to further halve the size of the list • Typically, groups need to have three to five options for further analysis • Following this, the group then discusses the pros and cons of the remaining options • Then debate the pros and cons of each remaining option within the group • Finally, the group then makes a choice of the best option or identifies the top priorities for further analysis and debate Structured problem solving/decision making There are many different problem-solving processes available, but essentially, most stages follow the following structure: • Define the problem • Present the background • Generate ideas • Group the ideas • Choose the idea/s • Check commitment 17