Problem Solving and Decision Making Mindfeed 20

The little coffee break ebook from IQ 2 EQ

De: Diane Shawe

Narrado por: Virtual Voice

Why is it that some people find it easy to solve tough problems with simple solutions while others find this feat nearly impossible? You’ve no doubt looked at solutions to problems and said, “I should have thought of that.” But you didn’t. The answer is not just creativity, although that certainly helps. Rather, the power to find these creative solutions lies in our ability to search for and find facts that relate to the situation, and put them together in ways that work. As an individual, facts and knowledge can only go so far. By tapping into the knowledge of others (staff, colleagues, family, or friends), anyone can expand the range of solutions available. This is a very quick read and can be done over breakfast, lunch or a coffee break. So enjoy feeding your mind…. What is a Problem? A problem is a gap between ideal and actual conditions. A decision is a choice between alternative solutions to a problem. Problems can be classified in three ways: • Problems that have already happened • Problems that lie ahead • Problems you want to prevent from happening There are three ways to approach problems. • You can stall or delay until a decision is no longer necessary, or until it has become an even greater problem. • You can make a snap decision, off the top of your head, with little or no thinking or logic. • You can use a professional approach and solve problems based on sound decision-making practices