User:Isaacl/Problem resolution process

Overview
The following steps are commonly followed by organizations to resolve problems. Wikipedia could benefit from emulating this process:
 * 1) Define the problem: What is happening, and why is it a problem?
 * 2) Define criteria that establish the scope of the problem. Set up a regular reporting system to monitor the criteria and any trends.
 * 3) Brain storm potential solutions.
 * 4) Identify advantages and disadvantages for the possible solutions. This may require research or experiments.
 * 5) Select one or more solutions to investigate further, and generate additional ideas as necessary. More research or experiments may be needed. Repeat until enough information is known to establish a strategy to address the problem.
 * 6) Identify one or more solutions to implement.
 * 7) Define a target to be met by the implemented solutions.
 * 8) Proceed with implementing solutions.
 * 9) Continue to monitor problem and verify if target is met. Consider if any other conditions have changed such that the target needs to be revisited.
 * 10) If the problem still exists, repeat the process.