A problem doesn't last a lifetime. But how you deal with it can make it linger for years without resolution. In my studies about the topic, I've identified that, in addition to everything that ...

There's a highly successful and well-paid management consultant who, whenever he gets in a stressful pickle at work, solves his problems by sitting down to do needlepoint. This is according to a book ...

"Think outside the box" may be a cliché, but too often we turn any issues over and over in our minds without finding an innovative solution for them. That's because we tend to do all problem solving ...

Do you fancy yourself to be a penny-pinching problem solver and budget-conscious life hacker? Get ready to bid farewell to life's pesky little annoyances without saying goodbye to your hard-earned ...

In the fast-paced world of modern business, workarounds are often hailed as the heroes of productivity. Workarounds allow teams to sidestep obstacles while continuing to move a task forward. But what ...

Part of life is growing up from a child into an adult. It's a process in which we learn from our mistakes and work through our problems to get the skills necessary for the next part of our lives.

“Understanding these strengths could help people harness their natural problem-solving style in school, work and everyday life.” Additional authors include Brian Daly, PhD, Drexel professor of ...

Mathematicians excel at handling complexity and uncertainty. Mathematical reasoning strategies aren't just useful for dilemmas involving numbers. We can apply math mindsets to improve our approach to ...

For employers, educators, civic and business partners, defining desirable behavior and the personal, non-technical “soft skills” that distinguish one employee, colleague and boss from another remains ...

So, you’re about to drive to the airport for an important trip, and damn, your tire is absolutely flat. Big problem. You mentally scramble; you’re sure you’re not going to make your flight. Panic sets ...

Some of the most successful startups didn’t start with a business plan. They started with a problem. More specifically — a personal pain point. Build the product you wish existed by solving a problem ...