2. Clearly identify the problem you are trying to solve. Make sure that you are not just discussing a topic. For example, one group decides to discuss the quality of the U.S. judicial system. The group selects a topic area, but it does not identify a problem. It should focus clearly on a specific problem, such as “How can we improve the quality of the judicial system in the United States?” or “What should be done to improve the education and training of lawyers in the United States?”