Strategic problem solving is a critical business skill, for both management and front-line workers. For management, a large portion of strategic problem solving involves predicting problems that ...

A problem statement is a powerful tool that helps businesses ask the right questions. Used properly, it can lead to efficient solutions and make problem-solving feel like a breeze. Done poorly, it can ...

Are you stuck with workplace problems that you can't solve? Make your problem front and center. When you say that you're "a firefighter," you don't mean the firefighter who runs into buildings with ...

Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. First principles thinking is a method of problem-solving that involves breaking down complex ...

Analogy: An analogy is a comparison between two seemingly unrelated things to highlight their similarities or differences. It serves as a bridge between the known and the unknown, simplifying complex ...

Solving problems isn't just good for math tests and jigsaw puzzles. The skill could land you your dream job. In fact, a 2019 survey of more than 3,000 employers found that more than 91% of employers ...

As I have mentioned in previous posts, cognitive behavioral therapy is more than challenging negative, automatic thoughts. There is a whole behavioral piece of this therapy that focuses on what people ...

Editor’s note: David Bornstein is a journalist and author who focuses on social innovation. He co-authors the popular Fixes column in The New York Times, which explores solutions to major social ...