The art of
problem solving involves more than just jumping to the easiest solution. You
have to really take time and analyze the problem. You have to come up with
various solutions so you can find the perfect solution. You have to really make
a conscious effort to solve a problem in a new way or the best way.
Aspect of Problem Solving
Here are
some aspects of problem solving that you should start to use. You should take
these aspects and apply them the next time you have a problem, no matter how
big or small it is. You will then be able to understand the art of problem
solving-
Flexibility of Thinking
As mentioned, you have to go beyond your
comfort zone. You have to avoid the immediate urge to go to the tried and true.
You have to be flexible and willing to try something different. You will never
know how great a solution may be if you do not try it.
Brainstorm the Issue
You may need to step back and consider the
situation before acting. You should brainstorm a little about the different
ways you can solve this problem. Look at your options and stop before taking
action.
Create New Questions to
Answer
Part of solving a problem is to create new
questions to answer. You may think this is silly and compounding a problem, but
really by asking questions you will be led to deeper solutions.
Look at the Problem in
a Different Way
Do not move toward the problem as you normally
would. Try to think differently about it. Avoid your natural tendencies. This
may be hard at first but once you get used to thinking differently it will
become second nature.
Think Unconventionally
and Eccentrically
Come up with solutions
that make no sense. You might surprise yourself and actually run across an
unconventional idea that is the perfect solution to your problem.
By using
these ideas you can begin to start looking at problem solving in a whole new
way. You will no longer just jump to the obvious conclusion, but rather be able
to really find the perfect solution.
All it
really involves is stepping back and taking some time. Not all problems must be
solved right away. It is those problems that really let you put the art of
problem solving to good use.
Skills for Problem Solving
Problem solving involves many different skills. The most important skills are outlined below-
Creative Thinking
You have to be able to think in a creative
manner and to see beyond the obvious if you ever want to be a good problem
solver. You cannot just stick to the obvious because in most cases that will
never get the problem solved. You have to be willing to think outside the box,
brainstorm a little and come up with a unique solution.
Creative thinking can
make a person a perfect problem solver. Being able to think creatively allows a
person to come up with solutions to problems that others may never even think about.
A person is able to come up with good ideas that may not be so obvious.
Creative thinking is something that can be a huge benefit to almost any
profession because quick thinking is a great skill.
Reasoning
Reasoning has a place in problem solving, but
it is important not to let your reasoning overtake your creativity. Reasoning
come I handy, though, because it will help you weed out the good ideas form the
bad ones to come to the final solution.
Objectivity
You have to be objective when approaching a
problem. You cannot have preconceived notions about how the situation will end
or how you can fix the problem quickly. You have to come to a problem with an
open mind and the ability to try different things to solve it.
Positive Attitude
Your attitude can go a
long way in your success as a problem solver. You have to be positive. If you
approach a problem thinking that you will not be able to solve it then chances are
that you will not be able to do it. You have to think positive and believe in
yourself.
These skills
will go a long way towards helping you be a good problem solver. The skills
listed above are some of the major things you need in order to be able to solve
problems in a constructive manner.
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