How would you differentiate IDEAL problem-solving process we discuss this week from the RDA decision-making phases we'll be discussing next week?

Also, let's consider external factors that may influence our problem-solving or decision-making. For example, a state Supreme Court apparently decided that a police officer can be held liable for failing to follow established procedures when applying force - see https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/article231520363.html . In California, a use-of-force bill is about to become a law,https://www.npr.org/2019/08/19/752292505/calif-gov-newsom-expected-to-sign-bill-limiting-police-use-of-deadly-force . If a regulatory body in your field announced a new decision, how would you incorporate the new standard in your problem-solving or decision-making process? Specifically this week, which step of the IDEAL process would be most likely affected?