- "Problem solving is the process of achieving a goal by overcoming obstacles."
Identifying and solving problems effectively.
Identifying the Problem: The ability to recognize the problem and develop a clear understanding of what needs to be solved.
Analyzing the Problem: The ability to break down the problem into smaller parts, identify patterns and relationships among the parts, and understand the root cause of the problem.
Generating Possible Solutions: The ability to brainstorm and generate multiple solutions to the problem, considering a variety of options and perspectives.
Evaluating Possible Solutions: The ability to assess each possible solution based on its advantages, disadvantages, feasibility, and effectiveness.
Selecting the Best Solution: The ability to choose the most appropriate solution based on the evaluation of all the options.
Planning for Implementation: The ability to devise a plan to implement the chosen solution, considering all the necessary resources, steps, and timelines.
Executing the Plan: The ability to carry out the plan to implement the chosen solution, monitoring progress and making adjustments as needed.
Reflecting on the Process: The ability to assess the effectiveness of the problem-solving process, reflecting on what went well and what could be improved in future problem-solving situations.
Collaborative Problem Solving: The ability to work with others towards a common goal, sharing ideas, building consensus, and leveraging everyone's strengths to find the best possible solution.
Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze data, identify trends, and draw insights to inform decision-making and problem-solving.
- "The former is an example of simple problem solving (SPS) addressing one issue, whereas the latter is complex problem solving (CPS) with multiple interrelated obstacles."
- "One classification is into well-defined problems with specific obstacles and goals, and ill-defined problems in which the current situation is troublesome but it is not clear what kind of resolution to aim for."
- "Similarly, one may distinguish formal or fact-based problems requiring psychometric intelligence, versus socio-emotional problems which depend on the changeable emotions of individuals or groups."
- "Professionals such as lawyers, doctors, programmers, and consultants are largely problem solvers for issues which require technical skills and knowledge beyond general competence."
- "Many businesses have found profitable markets by recognizing a problem and creating a solution: the more widespread and inconvenient the problem, the greater the opportunity to develop a scalable solution."
- "There are many specialized problem-solving techniques and methods in fields such as engineering, business, medicine, mathematics, computer science, philosophy, and social organization."
- "The mental techniques to identify, analyze, and solve problems are studied in psychology and cognitive sciences."
- "Problem-solving impediments include confirmation bias, mental set, and functional fixedness."
- "Solutions require sufficient resources and knowledge to attain the goal."
- "Problems in need of solutions range from simple personal tasks (e.g., how to turn on an appliance)."
- "Complex problem solving (CPS) with multiple interrelated obstacles."
- "Socio-emotional problems which depend on the changeable emotions of individuals or groups."
- "Lawyers, doctors, programmers, and consultants are largely problem solvers for issues which require technical skills and knowledge beyond general competence."
- "Many businesses have found profitable markets by recognizing a problem and creating a solution."
- "Engineering, business, medicine, mathematics, computer science, philosophy, and social organization."
- "The mental techniques to identify, analyze, and solve problems."
- "Problem-solving impediments include confirmation bias, mental set, and functional fixedness."
- "Solutions require sufficient resources and knowledge to attain the goal."
- "One classification is into well-defined problems with specific obstacles and goals, and ill-defined problems in which the current situation is troublesome but it is not clear what kind of resolution to aim for."