Problem Solving Techniques

The absolute first step of problem solving is ...

• to be sure you know the answer

• to be sure you've got the right cause

• to be sure you are you

• to be sure you've read the question

What's the most common reason for getting the wrong cause?

• A problem might not have a cause at all

• Fixing the symptomps will be enough

• A problem might be it's own cause

• There can be a common cause for two problems so we think one problem is causing the other.

What is the best type of thinking when solving a problem?

• Use the logical part of your brain first, then the creative part.

• Generate lots of ideas and then choose the best one.

• Tap your intuition by running with the first idea that you think of. It will be the best.

• Think inside the box.

When brainstorming, you should adopt this practice for the results.

• Collect all the ideas, including the bad ones.

• Throw out the bad ideas as you go along.

• Separate the ideas generation from the judging process.

• Use the same people for the idea generation and for the judging.

What should an effective problem solver keep in mind when thinking about creativity?

• There are just three effective ways to increase creativity.

• Creativity can help you identify a problem but not solve it.

• Creativity is fixed -- you either have it or you don't

• Creativity can be increased via many different techniques.

A problem can be:

• The answer

• An obstacle

• The solution

• A difficulty

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The first step in solving a problem is:

• Develop a solution

• Reflect and review

• Understand the problem

• Investigate and research the problem

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The solution to a problem is the

• Steps you take to define the problem.

• Steps you take to solve the problem.

• Steps you take to make the problem worst.

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Who would you ask to help you solve a problem?

• Someone who solved the problem before.

• Someone who failed at solving the problem.

• Someone who has never experienced the problem before.

The final step to solving a problem is:

• Understand the problem

• Investigate and research the problem.

• Reflect and Review.

• Develop a solution.