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- a systematic approach to overcoming obstacles or problems in the management process. Problems occur when something is not behaving as it should, when something deviates from the norm, or when...
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- How to Get Your Customers to Solve Problems for You
- Crowdsourcing is a technique that sophisticated companies use to translate the enthusiasm of their most highly-engaged customers into valuable marketing. Decide If You Really Care What Your Customers Think GOAL: Engage in a true dialog with your customers, or don't bother at all. ...
- Articles 2007-03-07
- Solve it Once!
- Ever found yourself on a team where you're solving the same problem over and over again? Edward Muzio, President and CEO of Group Harmonics, says that by using the "hourglass model"--agreeing on the facts first and managing your meetings better, you're more likely to find a solution that sticks.
- Videos 2008-09-11
- Teamwork Don'ts |Leila's House of Corrections
- High-functioning teams don't usually happen easily or naturally. Learn how to tie a diverse team together by giving everyone time to get to know each other, recognizing that people think differently, and remembering that conflict can actually create new ideas and better results.
- Videos 2009-08-11
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- The Status Quo's Failure In Problem Solving
- From the executive summary: ‘Many leaders are so immersed in innovative concepts that they tend to overlook opportunities to apply effective problem solving in their operations. Although, the topic of problem solving is not new, it can be a boon to many leaders to change institutional flaws and use the...
- White papers 2002-08-01
- 6 Steps to Cre8ive Problem Solving
- Creativity really is simple as 1, 2, 3 (and 4, 5, 6). It is a common misperception that you have to be born creative or a real maverick in order to think creatively. Creativity is a process and rule followers are generally more successful in creativity sessions. ...
- Blog posts 2008-09-11
- Why Problem-Solving's Not Enough
- How much time do you devote to solving problems, and how much to stopping them from happening again? Managers are rewarded for their ability to solve problem. Most enjoy identifying why mistakes have happened and working out how to best resolve them. ...
- Blog posts 2009-03-03
- Developing a Pedagogical Domain Theory of Early Algebra Problem Solving
- This white paper describes a theory of quantitative representations and processes that makes novel predictions about student problem-solving and learning during the transition from arithmetic to algebraic competence or "early algebra". The Early Algebra Problem Solving EAPS theory comes in the form of a cognitive model within the ACT-R cognitive...
- White papers 2002-03-01
- Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making
- View Available Dates and Locations Effective decision makers are those rare individuals who are able to consistently identify and choose the best option among multiple alternatives. Their decisions are imaginative, reasoned, and defensible. In this course, you will be provided with the training and tools ...
- Training 2008-01-01
- Why Frito-Lay is crackling with new ideas; use of the 'creative problem solving' process is paying off at the snack food giant.
- Use of the creative problem solving' process is Paying off at the snack food giant The purchasing people at Frito-Lay headquartered in Dallas, Texas, like to think of themselves as problem wrestlers. Armed with a tool they call "creative problem...
- Research articles 1990-05-03
- The Value Of Openness In Scientific Problem Solving
- Openness and free information sharing amongst scientists are supposed to be core norms of the scientific community. However, many studies have shown that these norms are not universally followed. Lack of openness and transparency means that scientific problem solving is constrained to a few scientists who work in secret and...
- White papers 2006-10-01
- Six Problem-Solving Fundamentals: Create an Effective Tool for Continual Improvement With These Practical Steps
- The essence of continual improvement is the ability to solve problems effectively. When an actual—or potential—problem crops up, its root cause is first identified, and action is taken to eliminate it. If an organization progressively seeks out and eliminates problems in this way, continual improvement results. Problem-solving skills rarely come...
- White papers 2003-01-01
- Problem Solving And Decision Making
- The process of problem solving involves making a series of decisions. Decision making is identifying alternative courses of action to a given problem and choosing the most suitable alternative from amongst them. The paper examines the processes of decision making and problem solving. The dynamics of group decision making is...
- Presentations 2003-01-01
- Thinking Through Problem Solving
- Everything that one does in life is problem solving, but one can't solve problems that he or she can't see. There is no level of problem-solving skill that can unravel the mysteries that the mind can't first conceive. When one learns, he or she has the ability to create options...
- White papers 2006-02-26
- Managing Problem-Solving Iterations In Product Development
- Problem-solving is a useful way to view product development. In many cases, design teams iterate through generate-test cycle until a successful design is found. The time required to find a successful design is influenced by the testing strategy. In particular, the amount of time spent generating solution affects the probability...
- White papers 2005-07-07
- Problem Solving/Corrective Action
- This paper introduces the problem-solving model as a technique for managing performance issues that are more controversial, or that are not effectively addressed through coaching or feedback. Issues such as tardiness, being out of uniform, continual poor performance, and others are best handled by a direct, objective approach. By following...
- White papers 2007-12-01
- Creative Problem Solving Techniques
- How many times have you caught yourself saying that a problem leads to a dead end? How many times have you felt stumped when confronted by a problem? You see no leads, options, and solutions. When faced with an enormous problem, it seems like you are up against a mountain...
- White papers 2007-01-01
- WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: Students complete problem-solving projects in Bangkok.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-11 May 1999-WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: Students complete problem-solving projects in Bangkok C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:100599 * WPI Plans to Honour All of Its World-Travelling Students May 21 in Worcester BANGKOK, Thailand -- No matter where you...
- Research articles 1999-05-11
- Key Steps In Collaborative Problem Solving
- Conflict is an inevitable part of life - in working relationships and personal relationships. If not dealt with effectively, conflict results in increasing tension and unresolved problems. Each style or behavior has some usefulness, depending on the situation. However, the preferred style in most cases, is that of the collaborative...
- White papers 2009-01-01
- Frequent Attenders in General Practice: Problem Solving Treatment (PST) Provided by Nurses [ISRCTN51021015]
- General practitioners GPs experience an overload of frequent attenders suffering from psychological problems. Problem Solving Treatment PST is a brief psychological treatment tailored for use in a primary care setting. PST is provided by nurses, and earlier research has shown that it is a treatment at least as effective as...
- White papers 2005-10-12
- IRS to hold national problem solving day June 16
- In its continuing effort to raise the standard of service to taxpayers, the Internal Revenue Service will hold a National Problem Solving Day on Saturday, June 16.
- Research articles 2001-06-01
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