Building Your Problem-Solving Toolkit
By: A Staff Writer
Updated on: Jul 10, 2024
Building Your Problem-Solving Toolkit
Some people seem like natural problem-solvers. The good news is, these skills can be learned.
We often rely on the same problem-solving methods, even when they’re not working.
- Learn brainstorming techniques: Mind-mapping, worst possible idea, etc., to shake up your thinking.
- Decision-making frameworks: Help weigh pros & cons systematically, less gut feeling.
- Data, not drama: Learn some basic data analysis to back up your problem-solving instincts.
- Build your advisor network: Who can you call for expertise you lack when a problem is outside your skillset?
- Document your problem-solving process: Notice your patterns (good and bad) so you can refine them.
- Celebrate the wins: Acknowledging what you solved well builds confidence for the next challenge.
What resource (book, course, etc.) helped you improve your problem-solving skills?
Google a problem-solving technique you’ve never tried before. Keep it handy for the next snag!