Identification: Description - Recognizing and documenting the issue as it arises. Key Actions - Issues are often raised by team members, stakeholders, or quality control checks. 2. Logging: Description - Recording the issue in a central Issue Log (a formal register). Key Actions - Document details like description, date raised, impact, priority, and assigned owner. 3. Analysis: Description - Understanding the root cause and potential impact. Key Actions - Assess the effect on scope, schedule, budget, or quality. Prioritize the issue based on severity. 4. Action Plan: Description - Developing a strategy to resolve the issue. Key Actions - Define specific tasks, responsibilities, and a target resolution date. This may involve creating a formal change request. 5. Resolution: Description - Executing the action plan. Key Actions - The assigned owner works to implement the solution and overcome the obstacle. 6. Monitoring: Description - Tracking the progress of the resolution. Key Actions - Ensure the action plan is on track and verify that the fix is effective. 7. Closure: Description - Formal verification that the issue is resolved and its impact managed. Key Actions - Update the issue log to "closed," capture lessons learned, and communicate the resolution to stakeholders.