Find solutions to problems by applying techniques such as lateral thinking and Six Thinking Hats.
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- How to become a problem solver Problems are an unavoidable fact of life. They will never end; they only vary in size and importance. Instead of feeling overwhelmed, learn to control your response to the problems that come your way.
- The #1 skill to survive in the 21st century is creativity According to creativity consultant, Curtis Panasuk, many schools do not teach creativity, which is the one skill that robots and AI do not have over humans.
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- Critical thinking by Mike Figliuolo In this course, Mike reveals how to define the problem you're trying to solve and then provides a number of critical thinking tools such as blowing up the business, asking the 5 whys and the 7 so whats, exploring the 80/20 rule, and more. He also provides guidance on how to develop this skill across your whole team.
- Define the problem statement by Mike Figliuolo This course on Critical Thinking includes a section on Thinking the Problem Through.
- Solving business problems by Mike Figliuolo Find out about the five-step process for solving problems and leading your business through everyday uncertainty and larger change initiatives. Learn to pin the problem down and define it, generate possible solutions, determine the best solution, and create a clear recommendation to solve your particular challenge.
eLearning
- Creativity, problem solving and generating alternatives This course from Udemy explores various techniques that are used for creativity and problem solving. Both rational and creative methods are introduced, and these can be combined to obtain the best results.
- Creative thinking: Techniques and tools for success This course offered by Imperial College London will equip you with a ‘tool-box’, introducing you to a selection of behaviours and techniques that will augment your innate creativity. Some of the tools are suited to use on your own and others work well for a group, enabling you to leverage the power of several minds.
- Decision making: How to choose the right problem to solve In this course by University of Leeds and Institute of Coding, learn the skills needed to make an effective plan for tackling real-life problems and decisions.
- Design thinking and creativity for innovation Offered by The University of Queensland Australia, this course looks at how individuals and organizations use creativity and design thinking skills to identify and choose opportunities that enable innovation. Creative problem solving skills are developed and enhanced through a range of real world activities. An overview of design thinking tools is provided to help students understand design thinking as a problem solving approach.
- Effective problem-solving and decision-making Offered by University of California, Irvine Extension, this course will help you to gain confidence in assessing problems accurately, evaluating alternative solutions, and anticipating likely risks. Learn how to use analysis, synthesis, and positive inquiry to address individual and organizational problems and develop the critical thinking skills needed in today’s turbulent times.
- Reinvent yourself: Unleash your creativity Offred by the University of Texas, this course is taught by Dr. Roberta Ness, one of America’s leading creative thinking innovators. She will guide you through her exclusive 5-step program to being an effective innovator. Learn to break free from your usual thinking pattern and start generating creative solutions to life’s challenges. Sharpen your powers of observation, make surprising associations, expand your idea space, and even master how to think backwards. Hone your creative thinking skills by solving real-world problems from business and science
- Using creative problem solving In this course offered by National Chiao Ting University of Taiwan, discover how creativity and different approaches can help you in daily life and give you a competitive edge in the workplace
Web Resources
- 'Failure is not an option:' What Apollo 13 teaches entrepreneurs about problem-solving Neither panicking nor guessing will solve problems. This article from Entrepreneur lays down eight steps for methodically looking for a solution.
- 14 critical first steps to solving a problem 14 entrepreneurs from Forbes Coaches Council share the first step they take in solving problems within their companies, and how those initial stages help them find a viable solution.
- Creativity is your best problem-solving tool -- Here's how to harness it According to this article published by Entrepreneur, your success as an entrepreneur is contingent on your ability to solve problems effectively, and one of the best tools you have for the job is your creativity.
- Effective problem solving steps in the workplace This article from Indeed shows that problem-solving is a part of everyone’s work, whether you’re a manager or entry level. Hence, it is important for every employee to understand the problem-solving process and develop problem-solving skills. If you are looking for career advancement to a managerial role, you must gain mastery over this process.
- How creative thinking builds resilience According to this article published by LinkedIn, resilience is often seen as an exercise in endurance, a heroic struggle against the odds and a stoic acceptance of “life as challenge.” And this can certainly be one aspect of resilience. However, a useful reframe might be to see resilience as a facet of creative problem solving.
- How to make big decisions when facing an unpredictable future According to this Entrepreur.com article, instead of binary thinking (right/wrong, good/bad), we should adopt more of directional thinking, where there are no right answers, only directionally correct answers.
- The importance of problem-solving skills in the workplace Six ways to improve problem solving skills and how to list those skills on your resume.
- Problem solving This Chartered Management Institute resource differentiates between problem solving and decision making, and lists the processes involved in problem solving. Links to a short PDF guide on solving problems.