In problem solving, which activity demonstrates monitoring outcomes after trying a strategy?

• A. Realizing there is a problem with adherence
• B. Journey entry about the effectiveness of the chosen strategy
• C. Listing off potential strategies to try
• D. Providing a concrete definition of the issue at hand

Answer: (B)

Monitoring outcomes after trying a strategy is about actively evaluating how well the chosen approach worked and using that information to guide next steps. The journey entry about the effectiveness of the chosen strategy fits this idea because it documents what happened when the strategy was applied, what outcomes occurred, what helped or hindered progress, and what adjustments might be needed. This creates a feedback loop where action leads to data, and data informs refinement.

Realizing there is a problem with adherence identifies the issue but doesn’t capture how the strategy performed after implementation. Listing potential strategies is about generating options before trying anything, not about evaluating results. Providing a concrete definition of the issue clarifies the problem but again focuses on understanding rather than assessing post-action outcomes.