Focus and Prepare for Action


Stage 5: Focusing/ Preparing for Action
Length of stage:
2-4 weeks
Team Time: 3-4 hours/week, with extended time for subgroups and individual work sessions

  • CPS version 6.1™: Use DI’s adopted model of Creative Problem Solving and its strategies and tools as you work on the elements of your selected Team Challenge:
    • Building Acceptance
    • Developing Solutions
  • Focus options for “best possible solution” and refine your Team Challenge solution
  • Visit the Clarification site and check Clarifications for your Team Challenge
  • Continue to do Instant Challenges
  • At the end of each meeting, debrief. Ask team:
    • Where are we?
    • Are we on track?
    • Do we want to keep moving in this direction?
    • Do we want to change our goal?
    • Are we having fun?

As the Team Manager:

  • Attend Team Manager Training, CPS Toolbox workshop and/or local DI meetings
  • Check Team Manager Resource site on the DI web site for ideas, help, and activities
  • Update parents on progress; let them know what you need
  • Register team for Tournament
  • Register Appraiser(s) and/or Tournament Volunteers