Activity Try this activity, and then talk out your answers with someone else - your tutor, facilitator, or the Trails group.

What if: James has offered to coordinate or 'run' the newsletter project. He has written an article and received a puzzle and a picture from some other Trails group members. He is only two weeks away from his original deadline and he is getting worried and upset that he doesn't have enough. What if you are James' friend? Decide what will you do?

What are you trying to decide? (Identify the problem.)

Gather information: (What, When. Why, Who?)

Brainstorm:
Options Positive
Consequences 		Negative
Consequences 		Factors Rating
Possible ways to solve the problem. What's the best thing that can happen if I choose this option? What's the worst thing that can happen me if I choose this option? Who would be affected by this solution? How would they be affected? What are the risks?

Create an action plan for the best option (including possible barriers and solutions)