Revisit the foundation. Looking at earlier attempts to solve the problem will yield a treasure trove of information. These atempts may not have fully addressed the problem because they did not take into account the entire context of the problem. They may have overlooked key players, new players , changes in politics , influence, or fatal flaws . However, subsequent changes in participants, physical interrelationships , laws, politics, etc. can also mean a once-viable solution can no longer work.
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Consider options that are outside your jurisdiction. While you may not be able to incorporate these ideas, they can spark other, viable options or cooperative ventures that could solve the problem. Consider similar actions Find out what others are doing. Consider timeframes Look at options which can be put in place immediately or which can be phased in over time. Pay attention to troublemakers A small number of causes is responsible for a large percentage of the effects.