IMPLEMENTATION “If there was a problem, yo I’ll solve it. Check out the hook while my DJ revolves it.” - Vanilla Ice The most critical phase of problem solving is the implementation of a solution—the actual solving of the problem. Without implementation, nothing is ever 1 actually accomplished . Humor can help make the transition into and out of the implementation phase more effective, as well as keep you and your team engaged and excited about the project. 1 You can find additional ideas on implementation in the next chapter on Productivity. This section focuses on those specific to solving a problem. 138