ABSTRACT
A procedure for solving problems by structuring the efforts of a group according to roles which control particular types of information has been developed and augmented in practice by operational methods for stimulating creativity and principles drawn from the study of group dynamics. The result, after over a dozen applications in different academic and professional settings, is thought to be a highly effective procedure for structuring and guiding the effort of groups engaged in problem solving, for illustrating and analyzing the power, timing, and effects of various types of information and constraints introduced during problem solving, and for studying interpersonal behavior within problem-solving groups. A general description of the procedure is presented.
