Issue tree

An issue tree is like a map that helps grown-ups solve really big problems. It helps them break down the problem into smaller parts that are easier to understand and solve. Imagine you had a really big puzzle with lots of different pieces but no picture to follow. It would be really hard to put together, right?

The issue tree is like the picture you could use to help you put the puzzle together. It starts with the big problem or question at the top, and then branches off into smaller problems or questions that relate to the big one. Each branch can then be broken down further into even smaller parts, like twigs on a tree. This helps grown-ups see the different parts of the problem and how they all fit together.

For example, let's say the big problem is "How can we make sure all the kids in our town get a good education?" To solve this problem, we might start with one branch that asks, "What are the biggest challenges facing our schools?" Another branch might ask, "What resources do we have to address these challenges?" And so on, until we have a whole tree full of branches that help us understand the big problem better.

The issue tree helps grown-ups think through complex problems and come up with solutions that are smart and effective, just like how you might put together a puzzle with the help of a picture.