488 Quotes About Problem-solving

The innovative mind doesn’t do different things, they do things differently for solving problems.

The lack of in-depth problem-solvers is a significant problem for the world

Learn how to frame bigger thinking boxes, or work across multiple boxes, for approaching problems systematically.

The great problem-solvers are the ones who possess the right mind with positivity, critical thinking, creative thinking, and systems thinking.

Some problems seem irrational as they are caused by people’s emotional reaction to a set of circumstances or events.

Thinking creatively about a problem requires being close to the problem; it requires context and intangible variables.

When I was in high school, my math teacher Mr. Packwood used to say, "If you're stuck on a problem, don't sit there and think about it; just start working on it. Even if you don't know what you're doing, the simple act of working on it will eventually cause the right ideas to show up in your head".

It is not enough to just do your best or work hard; You must know what to work on.

Keep in mind that a real team should be spending considerable time together in meetings and working sessions. In fact, it is not uncommon that as much as 20 percent of each team member’s time is spent working through issues and solving problems with the team as a whole. p. 105