How You Approach Problem-Solving Matters
No matter who you are, a seasoned businessman or an entrepreneur, you continuously face different problems on that pathway to success.
And you can add to that the challenge of not having enough time to do everything.
We want to change that by getting you off on the right foot with how you initially approach problem-solving.
It’s important because the way you approach problem-solving matters.
Most problems need a timely solution. Some linger because we don’t know how to solve them.
It often happens when you suddenly have to face some things that you did not expect.
So, choosing the best path to reach an effective solution matters.
Following are several approaches to problem-solving.
Understand them, and you will be able to see the changes in how fast and effective your problem-solving techniques will become.
A Team Approach To Problem-Solving
If you are working with a team, everyone on the team must know and understand the problem from their own perspective.
And every person on the team must be able to freely express their point of view without criticism.
Leadership means that you remove all the fear in people’s minds of any repercussions if their idea is ridiculed.
The good news is it often happens that some off-the-wall comment is picked up by someone else and turned into a potential solution.
If you find that you cannot find “the” solution after a reasonable amount of time, compile a list of all the suggested solutions.
You can then analyze which one has the potential to solve your problem.
A day or two later, when people are not intensely focused on the problem’s details, someone often comes up with an insightful solution.
Having an open-minded approach is needed to develop transparent communication.
With an open mind, you can see things more clearly and see the bigger picture.
Finding and assigning important tasks to all the open-minded people will help in reducing the problem-solving time.
People with open minds can take you forward in your quest to find the best solution to any of your problems.
Creating a team of people who know exactly where to look when a problem occurs is always an interesting approach to problem-solving.
Mindsets Make A Difference In Approach And Outcomes
Next, let’s take a look at different mindsets and how these mindsets approach problem-solving.
Analytical thinking:
People who think analytically generally consider every aspect of the problem.
From here, they can move forward in a calculated way.
People with analytical thinking mindsets find it very easy to take on and solve any problem, so they proceed step by step.
They make assumptions and considerations because they have expertise in discovering new things, and they are sure about it.
Logical thinking:
People who think logically and straightforwardly learn from their actions from past actions.
Logical thinking can get you the solution you seek for any of your problems.
Logical thinking is the basis of their solution.
They approach the problem from how they think a normal person would view the problem.
They try to see the long-term solution.
Rational thinking:
It is a kind of thinker who would use their knowledge and assumptions.
They would not look for any experience or any other factor.
From their perspective, they may be like the problem,
and he would solve them in a way that others may find questionable.
Absolute thinking:
The absolute thinker wants surety for everything.
He has just two solutions, and one is right while the other is wrong.
He only selects from two of them, and for that, he always seeks permission from higher authorities.
He does not live with probabilities.
Creative thinkers:
Creative thinkers do not remain limited to one or two solutions based on their judgments or past experiences.
They can create solutions from scratch.
And they do not focus on one thing when there are so many potential solutions.
They will also take tier time in coming up with these solutions.
Conclusion:
Your approach to problems tells how you will solve your problem.
Identifying and agreeing on the problem rather than working on a symptom is critical to your success.
Learning how to solve problems creatively is a crucial talent and a toolbox for anyone who wants to succeed in business.
Solutions, no matter how difficult the problem or challenge, can be solved — some instantly and some, like solving the theory of relativity, took Einstein 10 years.
Always choose your method or technique according to the complexity of the problem.
Lastly, remember that trying to approach and solve a problem as a team can be fragile because you have to give space and freedom without criticism to each member.
We hope this information gives you some food for thought as you approach a specific problem.
I would love to hear your comments on using this approach.
