The following is an excerpt from People Solve Problems: the Power of Every Person, Every Day, Every Problem (2021: Old Dutch Group), the latest book by IndustryWeek lean leadership contributor Jamie ...

A multi-sourced, evidence-based approach leads to clearer decision making when addressing problems and overcoming challenges. Analyzing information using disciplined thinking that is clear, rational, ...

Why did my boss say that? How should I strike up a conversation that could lead to a sale? What if I talked too much at the meeting yesterday? These are examples of the types of questions that might ...

In today’s competitive job market, employers are actively seeking individuals who possess strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. These two abilities go hand in hand, and together, they ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Businesses often follow a define-plan-execute method of problem solving: spend time up front rigorously defining a problem, develop a ...

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 ...

Consider someone who’s perfectly content with their office chair. It’s not ergonomic, it doesn’t have lumbar support, but it works. Then, during a meeting or a visit to a friend’s office, they sit in ...

When I worked in manufacturing, we worked tirelessly to reduce job changeover time. Like a Nascar pit crew–the analogy productivity consultants always used–we hunted for 10 seconds here, 20 seconds ...

Do you have children of school age, and currently looking for a school to enrol them? As parents, there are a multitude of factors which need to be considered when searching for a school suitable for ...

Many people lump critical thinking and problem-solving together into one basket, and while there are similarities, there are also distinct differences. Critical thinking utilizes analysis, reflection, ...