Problem solving doesn’t have to be a puzzle

Knowing how to solve any problem thrown your way is a uniquely valuable skill. The good news is that it’s a muscle you can develop and strengthen over time. Revisit several articles on tactics that can help you up your game, diving deeper on:

  • mindsets to help unlock your problem-solving potential
  • a seven-step process for effective solutions
  • different lenses for approaching problems

Six problem-solving mindsets for very uncertain times

How to master the seven-step problem-solving process

Strategy to beat the odds

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Five routes to more innovative problem solving

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