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There are many definitions of problem solving - but at a basic level, it
focuses on the ability to accurately assess a situation and arrive at a
positive solution.
Solving problems is an analytical skill that many employers look for
when reviewing candidate application forms. This particular skill isn’t
restricted to a single sector, industry or role, though employers in the
engineering and legal industries in particular tend to look for proficiency.
Consequently, questions about your problem-solving ability are commonplace
in interviews.
Strong problem-solving skills can be hugely beneficial for your career. In
every sector, problems are inevitable and will arise in one form or another
as you go about your day-to-day duties. When problems do occur, employees
are expected to use their initiative and develop suitable solutions to
avoid the situation escalating into something more serious.
A good problem-solving process involves four fundamental stages:
problem definition,
devising alternatives,
evaluating alternatives,
implementing the most viable solutions.
Problem Solving
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PROBLEM
SOLVING?
Problem-solving is a mental process that involves discovering, analyzing
and solving problems. The ultimate goal of problem-solving is to overcome
obstacles and find a solution that best resolves the issue.
The best strategy for solving a problem depends largely on the unique
situation. In some cases, people are better off learning everything they
can about the issue and then using factual knowledge to come up with a
solution. In other instances, creativity and insight are the best options.
The Steps in Problem-Solving
In order to correctly solve a problem, it is important to follow a series
of steps. Many researchers refer to this as the problem-solving cycle,
which includes developing strategies and organizing knowledge. While this
cycle is portrayed sequentially, people rarely follow a rigid series of
steps to find a solution. Instead, we often skip steps or even go back
through steps multiple times until the desired solution is reached.
1. Identifying the Problem:
While it may seem like an obvious step, identifying the problem is not
always as simple as it sounds. In some cases, people might mistakenly
identify the wrong source of a problem, which will make attempts to
solve it inefficient or even useless.
2. Defining the Problem:
After the problem has been identified, it is important to fully define
the problem so that it can be solved.
3. Forming a Strategy:
The next step is to develop a strategy to solve the problem. The approach
used will vary depending upon the situation and the individual's unique
preferences.
4. Organizing Information:
Before coming up with a solution, we need to first organize the available
information. What do we know about the problem? What do we not know? The
more information that is available, the better prepared we will be to come
make an accurate solution.
5. Allocating Resources:
Of course, we don't always have unlimited money, time and other resources
to solve a problem. Before you begin to solve a problem, you need to
determine how high priority it is. If it is an important problem, it is
probably worth allocating more resources to solving it. If, however, it
is a fairly unimportant problem, then you do not want to spend too much
of your available resources into coming up with a solution.
6. Monitoring Progress:
Effective problem-solvers tend to monitor their progress as they work towards
a solution. If they are not making good progress toward reaching their goal,
they will reevaluate their approach or look for new strategies.
7. Evaluating the Results:
After a solution has been reached, it is important to evaluate the results to
determine if it is the best possible solution to the problem. This evaluation
might be immediate, such as checking the results of a math problem to ensure
the answer is correct, or it can be delayed, such as evaluating the success
a therapy program after several months of treatment.
What Is Problem-Solving?
http://psychology.about.com/od/problemsolving/f/problem-solving-steps.htm
Problem-Solving
Strategies
http://psychology.about.com/od/cognitivepsychology/a/problem-solving.htm
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What Is
Problem
Solving?
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How to Solve a Problem
https://www.wikihow.com/Solve-a-Problem
How to Improve Problem Solving Skills
https://www.wikihow.com/Improve-Problem-Solving-Skills
How to Define a Problem
https://www.wikihow.com/Define-a-Problem
How to Solve Math Problems
https://www.wikihow.com/Solve-Math-Problems
Problem
solving
https://www.wikihow.com/Category:Problem-Solving
Top 15 Problem Solving
Activities for Your
Team to Master
https://www.wrike.com/blog/top-15-problem-solving-activities-team-master/
17 Fun Problem Solving
Activities & Games
for Kids, Adults and Teens
https://icebreakerideas.com/problem-solving-activities/
PROBLEM-SOLVING
INITIATIVE GAMES
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5 Problem-Solving Activities for the Classroom
http://education.cu-portland.edu/blog/teaching-strategies/5-problem-solving-activities-for-the-classroom/
5 Ways to Solve All Your Problems
https://psychcentral.com/lib/5-ways-to-solve-all-your-problems/
The 10-Step Process to Solve Any Problem
https://www.briantracy.com/blog/personal-success/10-step-process-to-solve-any-problem-critical-thinking/
Art of Problem Solving (AoPS)
www.artofproblemsolving.com/
Art of Problem Solving Foundation
http://www.artofproblemsolving.org/
Creative problem solving
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress-management/SR00040
Computer skills for information problem-solving
http://www.ericdigests.org/1996-4/skills.htm
Decision Making
https://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/decision-making.html
Decision-making and problem-solving
techniques, skills and methods
http://www.businessballs.com/problemsolving.htm
Effective Problem Solving
http://www.1000ventures.com/business_guide/crosscuttings/problem_solving.html
Future Problem Solving Program International FPSPI
http://www.fpspi.org/
A guide to - Problems and how to solve them
http://www.tuition.com.hk/problem-solving.htm
How to Solve a Problem In 3 Steps
https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/241167
Idea Connection.com
http://www.ideaconnection.com/solve-problems.html
Lesson Plans for Problem Solving
http://www.hawaii.edu/suremath/lessonPlans/lpMenu.html
Math Problem Solving - Free Worksheets
http://www.rhlschool.com/math.htm
The Problem Site
http://www.theproblemsite.com/
Problem Solving
http://www.skillsyouneed.com/ips/problem-solving.html
Problem Solving
http://www.education.com/reference/article/problem-solving1/
Problem Solving
http://www.businessdictionary.com/definition/problem-solving.html
Problem Solving
http://www.suresolv.com
Problem Solving
https://www.khanacademy.org/science/health-and-medicine/executive-systems-of-the-brain/cognition-lesson/v/problem-solving
Problem Solving
http://www.virtualsalt.com/crebook3.htm
Problem Solving Activity
http://www.problemsolving.net/psactivity.html
Problem Solving and Decision Making
http://managementhelp.org/personalproductivity/problem-solving.htm
Problem solving - Elementary level
http://wik.ed.uiuc.edu/articles/p/r/o/Problem_solving-Elementary_level_320d.html
Problem solving for 3rd-4th to 12th grade
http://www1.hawaii.edu/suremath/k4_12dir/k4_12menu.html
Problem Solving Lesson Plans
http://www.eds-resources.com/edcreative.htm
Problem Solving Lesson Plans
http://www4.uwsp.edu/education/lwilson/lessons/problem%20solving/indexprob.htm
Problem Solving Quotes
http://www.leadershipnow.com/probsolvingquotes.html
Problem Solving Strategies
http://www.lorainccc.edu / Current+Students / Advising+and+Counseling / Counseling / Problem+Solving.htm
Problem Solving Teacher Resources
http://www.lessonplanet.com/lesson-plans/problem-solving--2
Problem Solving Techniques
http://web4health.info/it/psy-problem-solving.htm
Problem Solving with students
http://www.behavioradvisor.com/ProblemSolving.html
Problem Solving Worksheets
http://www.selfesteem2go.com/problem-solving-worksheets.html
Seven Steps for Effective Problem Solving in the Workplace
https://www.mediate.com/articles/thicks.cfm
Take a deep breath
https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/take-a-deep-breath
Team Building Activities, Initiative Games,
& Problem Solving Exercises
http://wilderdom.com/games/InitiativeGames.html
Thoughts on Problem Solving
http://www.engin.umich.edu/~problemsolving/
Visualize the Good and the Bad
https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/positive-psychology-in-the-classroom/201303/visualize-the-good-and-the-bad
What Is Collaborative Problem Solving?
http://www.livesinthebalance.org/what-is-collaborative-problem-solving-cps
What is Problem Solving?
https://asq.org/quality-resources/problem-solving
What Is Problem Solving?
https://www.verywell.com/what-is-problem-solving-2795485
What Is Problem Solving?
https://www.verywell.com/what-is-problem-solving-2795485
What Is Problem Solving?
https://www.verywell.com/what-is-problem-solving-2795485
What Is Therapy
https://www.goodtherapy.org/what-is-therapy.html
Why Is Teaching With Problem Solving Important to Students
http://www.nctm.org/news/content.aspx?id=25713
Your Spiritual Guide to Problem Solving
http://www.sethchernoff.com/spirituality/change-embrace-spiritual-guide-problem-solving/
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Today
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Edutopia
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Fact-Checking
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E-Answers
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DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN
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Know it all.org
http://www.knowitall.org/
EXAMPLES OF
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What
IS
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Help Guide.org
https://www.helpguide.org/
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The Open Door Web Site
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