| A | B |
| Define | Deciding what you want to accomplish and why |
| Constraints | The limits or restrictions you must work within |
| Success criteria | What the finished solution should achieve |
| Prepare | Gathering information and considering options before starting |
| Brainstorm | Thinking of many ideas, even wild ones |
| Pros and Cons | Comparing good and bad sides of solutions |
| Plan | Organizing how to carry out the chosen solution |
| Try | Putting your plan into action |
| Reflect | Step where you study your results compared to your goals |
| New problems | Discovering challenges you didn’t expect |