Problem-Solving Powered by Critical Thinking
By: A Staff Writer
Updated on: Aug 30, 2024
Problem-Solving Powered by Critical Thinking
Critical thinking isn’t just about avoiding the bad, it’s about finding the BEST solutions.
We often tackle problems with the same old methods, even if they don’t work well anymore.
- Get to the root cause: Are you fixing the symptom, or the actual problem causing it?
- Don’t just Google, analyze: Search results vary in quality. Who wrote it, why, what data is it based on?
- Gather diverse perspectives: Break out of your echo chamber to avoid lopsided solutions.
- Play devil’s advocate: Actively try to poke holes in your own plan, then patch those weaknesses.
- Embrace the ‘so what?’: Why does solving this problem truly matter to the big picture of your business?
- Be data-driven, not ego-driven: If the metrics say your idea sucks, swallow your pride & pivot.
Share a creative solution to a recent business challenge.
Next problem you face, write down your ‘gut instinct’ solution, THEN force yourself to think critically.