People say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. I prefer the expression "it takes more effort to teach an old dog new tricks." Any time you want to learn something new it takes your brain a great ...

Often leaders will think they are driving a problem-solving culture by insistent, or even just encouraging, team members to utilize the tools and templates of problem-solving. However, most ...

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 ...

The Lemelson Foundation supports Education Week’s coverage of STEM, problem solving, and entrepreneurial thinking. Through its work, the Foundation seeks to increase access to Invention Education and ...

Almost weekly a friend or an acquaintance asks me, “I want to learn to code; which language should I start with?” More or less bi-weekly I get a DM on LinkedIn starting with, “My son should start ...

A problem statement is a powerful tool that helps businesses ask the right questions. Used properly, it can lead to efficient solutions and make problem-solving feel like a breeze. Done poorly, it can ...

Granted, research shows luck plays a surprisingly important role in success. Even so, you can’t control luck. But you can control, at least to a degree, your level of intelligence. Your ability to ...

Many school districts and policymakers are stepping up efforts to teach students the skills they need to be prepared for the jobs of the future. One big area of focus is STEM. Jobs in science, ...

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 ...

How ChatGPT and the Six-Hat Method Present a Powerful Framework for Effective Problem-Solving The unique power that ChatGPT offers empowers the six thinking hats. The six hats, conversely, create a ...

Early coding skills give kids an advantage for tech-related jobs. Coding could help shape the future of education. Kids learn logical thinking, adaptability, and problem-solving through coding that ...