All those involved must set and agree to re- alistic goals, limitations, and expected or possible consequences. Be careful to allow for future adaptations that may be- come necessary, but are not immediately apparent. Finally, agree to a schedule for the completion of the process steps. All this will set up the evaluation phase to come later. Research possible solutions.
Information management is necessary to avoid re- inventing the wheel.
The key is to promote the use of libraries and research techniques. Brainstorm all sensible and seemingly non-sensible potential solutions. Make this an open activity with as much lati- tude and as few rules as possible. At this point, the ideas do not have to closely match the criteria. Quantity of ideas is better than quality.