.: Problem Solving Top Related Articles
1). Execution or Exit
Execution leads to results. Planning is a step in the right direction but execution is what counts
Article tags: leadership, problem solving, execution, results
2). We Have to Talk: A Step-By-Step Checklist for Difficult Conversations
Think of a conversation you’ve been putting off. Got it? Great. Then let’s go.
There are dozens of books on the topic of difficult, crucial, challenging, important (you get the idea) conversations (I list several at the end of this article). Those times when you know you should talk to someone, but you don’t. Maybe you’ve tried and it went badly. Or maybe you fear that talking will only make the situation worse.
Article tags: communication, conflict, difficult conversations, problem solving, advocacy, acknowledgement, inquiry
3). Class Meetings
This article describes the process of conducting class meetings with students in a school, however, there is great applicability for office meetings held with employees, and even family meetings as well.
Class meetings should be held regularly and not simply be used for addressing problems, although problem solution is a valid use of class meeting time.
Article tags: quality school, choice theory, reality therapy, glasser, problem solving
4). How to Solve Problems Creatively
When traditional thinking isn't the answer to your problems try thinking creatively, you might end up with several unique solutions to your problems.
Article tags: creative thinking, problem solving, creative solutions to problems
5). Problem Solving With Reality Therapy
Reality Therapy is a counseling method that was developed by Dr. William Glasser in 1965. However, it is so much more than a counseling technique. Reality Therapy is a problem solving method that works well with people who are experiencing problems they want help solving, as well as those who are having problems and appear to not want any assistance.
Article tags: reality therapy, choice theory, problem solving, leadership skills
6). Imaginary Friends - A Problem Solving Technique
Why imaginary friends? Because they may be smarter than you real friends. Well, at least they may give you better, more creative solutions to your problems.
If you are like most people, your thinking is often best when you're interacting with a friend. You feed off of each other's ideas and help each other to clarify things. But what about times when you're alone, or you have no one you wish to share your ideas with? How do you stimulate creative thought and find elegant solutions to your problems? Try talking to Albert Einstein.
Article tags: imaginary friends, problem solving technique, problem solving
7). IQ Level - Who Cares?
What is your IQ level? What is "intelligence quotient anyhow? The American Heritage Dictionary defines it as "The ratio of tested mental age to chronological age, usually expressed as a quotient multiplied by 100." More or less, it's a test of intelligence, with 100 as the average score. IQ tests have some problems however.
One IQ test asks which of four fruits is different.
Article tags: iq level, iq, problem solving
8). How to turn negative into positive thoughts
Did you ever wanted a parking space nearby the mall entrance, but finally you ended at the beginning of the parking aera. I bet the thought:" I probably won't find a space nearby", crossed your mind several times.
So got what you asked for. The word "won't" is a negative mind related thought. A so called negative affirmation. You probably experience more of these things in life.
Article tags: self-help, manifestation, problem solving, meditation, awareness, spiritual, energy, positive thoughts
9). Dealing with Your Difficult People
For leaders managing constant change, conflict is built into the very fabric of their organizations. When conflict is not dealt with well, it can create strained relationships and grow to sap the time, energy, and productivity of even the best teams. Dealt with positively, conflict can also be a catalyst that sets the stage for needed changes. You will never deal with conflict perfectly, but here are a few tips worth using in dealing with your most difficult people:
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Article tags: conflict, difficult people, bridge building, enemies, selective screening, caring enough to confront, conflict management, change management, resistence, discipline, problem solving, avoidance
10). Creative Thinking 101
Can creative thinking and even spontaneity come from a highly organized approach? Yes! For example, if you watch great comedians closely, you'll see that they have certain habits of mind. Even the most spontaneous ones get better with practice, because they're training their brains to find the humor in situations.
In the same way, you can train yourself for more creative thinking.
Article tags: creative thinking, creativity, problem solving
11). Are you struggling in life ?
Do you recognise the following.
You’ve a partner, a lovely child and most things aren’t running smoothly these days. You’re not feeling down or depressed but you’re quickly irritated, a bit tensed and anxious. Your spouse feels that situation and talks with you about it.
You wave the problems away telling they don’t exists.
At work you’re having a busy period.
Article tags: self-help, manifestation, problem solving, meditation, awareness, spiritual
12). How to Contact Your Inner Wizard
In Lord of the Rings, it was Gandalf. In Star Wars, it was Obe Wan or Yoda. In the legends of King Author, it was Merlin. For the ancient Aztecs, it was Quetzalquatl. You might even say that in the book of Exodus, it was Moses. Time and again in myth and literature we witness the appearance of the “Wise Old Man.” He is always more or less the same -- a wizened old man with a long white beard who is brimming with special wisdom and powers.
Article tags: creativity, wisdom, lucid dreaming, problem solving, magic, subconscious, mind
13). Challenging Minds with Games
As a child growing up, I used to love to play puzzles that were a challenge for my mind. Today, children are not so interested in traditional games. But you can still offer them computer games that are more mind challenging rather than simple time fillers.
Article tags: mah jong, game boy, computer games, challenging games, problem solving
14). Communicating on Purpose
Last week I attended an excellent 2-day workshop called "Staying Grounded When on the Spot," offered by the Public Conversations Project, in Watertown, MA. Geared to help facilitators and trainers manage challenging group moments, I found that the skills applied in a variety of settings, including one-on-one communication "hot spots."
When a conversation.
Article tags: communicating, centered, grounded, difficult conversations, listening, useful purpose, problem solving, learning
15). How to start to achieve your goals
Everybody wants to improve their skills on any subject. If you know a little about computers you can take a course to get to know more tricks and tips of how to use that computer and the software.
To get to that level you have to do something. Thinking about it isn’t enough. Even positive thinking doesn’t help. Sure you can try it by yourself, but only a few will reach that level they aim for.
Article tags: self-help, manifestation, problem solving, meditation, awareness, spiritual, energy