Einstein's advice to spend more time preparing to solve a problem than solving it is solid. But he missed a potent third stage of problem solving: harvesting the fruits of your labors. What can ...

Problem-Solving Is Helpful. Overthinking Is Harmful. Here’s How to Tell the Difference It has nothing to do with the amount of time you put into thinking. It’s what you do with your time that ...

If problem solving creates chaos, you may have a serious leadership deficiency. Problem solving is the greatest enabler for growth and opportunity.

From classrooms to kitchen tables, debates about math education are never far away. Should teachers drill multiplication facts or encourage creative strategies to solve problems? The answer, ...

That intuitive tactic worked for Mr. Williams but, too often, “seat of the pants” problem-solving leads to a “See the problem, fix the blame” culture. A leader’s job is to create a “See the problem, ...

Who, What and How – A Simple Problem Solving Model Not a new model, Who/What/How has existed in the marketing community for many years since its invention by Procter & Gamble. Give it a try ...

I began to wonder: Maybe the problem was not with the word problems themselves, but with the difficulty in teaching proper problem-solving techniques.