You make a family policy to solve a recurring problem.  A typical example is the problem of homework hassles. 

1.  Set up for Semi-Structured Brainstorming.  Put a box at the top of the wall-sized sheet of paper.  Label the box GOAL.  Write what you think is the goal on a sticky note and stick it in the box.  

2. Explain to the others how persistent Semi-Structured Brainstorming works.  Print the relevant parts of the page if you like.

3. Print the relevant parts of the Resolutions Clipit and put them in separate boxes on the page. 

5. Stick on a few suggestions of your own.  Make it clear that your suggestions are a start, not a finish. 

6. Stick to the rule: Talk is fine but serious suggestions have to be written and posted. 

7. If the process is taking too long, post a deadline.  The deadline rules are:

We will start a trial run on the policy the day after the deadline. 

If the policy on the wall is not clear, I will figure it out and post it on the wall.

The brainstorming page stays up, open for more ideas. 

We will review the policy every week until we are all satisfied.