To come up with a list of all the possible solutions and/or options available it is usually appropriate to use a group (or individual) problem-solving process. This process could include brainstorming or some other ‘idea-generating’ process.

This stage is important to the overall decision-making processes, as a decision will be made from a selection of fixed choices.

Always remember to consider the possibility of not deciding or doing nothing and be aware that both options are potential solutions in themselves.