Do you stare at a math word problem and feel completely stuck? You're not alone. These problems mix reading comprehension ...

On numerous occasions I’ve had conversations with company presidents who have lamented about employees constantly bringing forth problems. I’m sure you can relate. They are the issue spotters whose ...

Staring at a page of derivatives or integrals can feel like trying to read a foreign language. Your professor moves fast, the ...

An early attempt at creating a universal problem- solving machine. Developed in 1957 by Herbert Simon, J.C. Shaw and Allen Newell, the General Problem Solver (GPS) was designed to solve any problem ...

Staying positive and tackling roadblocks when the world seems to be on fire can be tough. A new book, “The Solution Mindset: Mastering the Art of Problem Solving,” by career consultant Nir Bashan, ...

If you try to solve a long-term problem with an immediate, short-term solution, the problem will continue to present itself until you fix the core issue. Relax your assumptions to boost creativity.