Integrated Problem-Solving Competency

Definition:

The ability to solve complex sustainability problems in integrated ways i.e., the ability to work with others to integrate problem analysis, sustainability assessment, visioning and strategy building, and to prepare for implementing the co-created solution in the real world. This includes the ability to articulate the individual contributions of the previous key competencies to sustainability problem-solving processes and being familiar with different problem-solving frameworks and able to select the appropriate one to develop viable solution option in context-sensitive ways,  recognizing that sustainability problem-solving is a long-term, iterative and collective process between planning, realization, adjustment and evaluation.

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This key competency is a meta-competency demonstrating the ability to purposefully integrate the other competencies in support of collective and iterative efforts to solve complex sustainability problems and foster sustainable development. 

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WORKBOOK ACTIVITY:

Review the Integrated Problem-Solving Competency page in your workbook then complete the prewriting Integrated Problem-Solving activity.