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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 divergenceDivergence 

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

          Standard: How Might We... Ideation

          5. Method #3: assessment/initialAssessment/Initial convergence
          Convergence 

          Objective: Begin narrowing down ideas based on agreed criteria.

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

          6. Method #4: prototyping/focusedPrototyping/Focused divergence
          Divergence

          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