Solutioning Session Framework

A DORIS solutioning session is a collection of methods that adhere to this framework:

1. Welcome 

Objective: Set the tone, introduce the session, and ensure everyone feels comfortable and included.

• Welcome

  Activities:

  • Brief introduction of facilitators and participants

  • Overview of session objectives and agenda

  • Establish ground rules (e.g., respect, openness, timekeeping)

2. Establish a commonCommon understandingUnderstanding of the Current State

Objective: Align everyone on the problem space, existing challenges, and constraints.

• Activities:

  • Present current statedata, insights, or a problem statement

3. Method #1: Warmup 

Objective: Shift participants into a warmupcreative, tocollaborative, establishand theopen desiredmindset.

mindset

4.

Method #2: ideation/wideIdeation/Wide divergence

Divergence 

Objective: Generate a broad range of ideas without judgment or constraints.

Standard: How Might We... Ideation

5. Method #3: assessment/initialAssessment/Initial convergenceConvergence 

Objective: Begin narrowing down ideas based on agreed criteria.

Standard: Dot Voting & Select and Explain (Define Ideas)

6. Method #4: prototyping/focusedPrototyping/Focused divergenceDivergence

1. Objective: Develop selected ideas into tangible concepts or low-fidelity prototypes.

   Standard: Rapid Prototyping

   7. Method #5: evaluation/finalEvaluation/Final convergenceConvergence

   Objective: Critique, and select the most promising solution(s).

   8. Conclusion (5-10 min)

   Objective: Summarize outcomes, confirm action items, and close the session on a positive note.

   • Activities:

     • Recap key decisions and next steps

     • Conclusion

       Gather quick feedback on the session

Thank participants and outline follow-up