Divergent Thinking Process: Apply divergent thinking to determine as many possible solutions to surface coal mine safety as possible. What is a divergent Thinking Process when it comes to surface coal mine safety?What are some solutions?What is a description of divergent thinking, an explanation of its value, some key observations when it comes to mine safety? Convergent Thinking Process: what is convergent thinking?why it is valuable, for why certain solutions will likely prove successful in surface coal mining safety? How to use convergent thinking when narrowing down the solutions? What are the possible solutions that are practical and have a high potential for success. Devil's Advocate Thinking:

Demonstrate the 3-4 best possible solutions, based on addressing the 6 devil's advocate questions. Why should this solution be implemented? What could go wrong if this solution is implemented? What are the weaknesses and risks of this solution? How else could this problem be resolved? Who might resist? What is not being considered that should be?