Wednesday, June 19, 2013

An Effective You

Problem Solving

"'How' thinker gets problems solved effectively because he wastes no time with futile "ifs" but goes right to work on the creative 'how'."

~ Norman Vincent Peale

10 Steps of Effective Problem Solving

Below are the 10 Steps for the effective solving of problems. Over the coming weeks we will post narrative pertaining to each of the steps. This will allow readers time to reflect on each of the steps and to engage in discussion pertaining to each step in the process. So, are you ready to become an effective problem solver? Begin by reviewing the 10 steps and reading the narrative pertaining to today’s problem solving step!

1.	Know that a problem exists. ... Read More
2.	Define the problem. ... Read More
3.	Gather information about the problem. ... Read More
4.	Develop strategies to solve the problem. ... Read More
5.	Select a problem solving strategy. ... Read More
6.	Define your expected outcomes from the implementation of the strategy. ... Read More
7.	Implement the selected strategy. ... Read More
8.	Evaluate your observed outcomes from the implementation of the strategy.
9.	Compare your expected and observed outcomes.
10.	If your expected and observed outcomes are in agreement, you are finished! The problem is solved! If your expected and observed outcomes are not in agreement, go back to Step One and start over.

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Ten Steps For

Effective Problem Solving

1.	Know That A Problem Exists
2.	Define The Problem
3.	Gather Information About The Problem I. Understanding The Process II. Determining The Reliability of Information
4.	Develop Strategies To Solve The Problem I. Obstacles To Problem Solving II. Problem Solving Strategies
5.	Selecting Strategies To Solve The Problem
6.	Defining The Expected Outcome To A Problem

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