PROBLEM SOLVING
WHAT IS PROBLEM SOLVING?
The process of finding solution to difficult or complex issues
PROBLEM SOLVING SKILL
Problem-solving activities are tasks that require participants to use;
• logical thinking and
• follow a set of rules
to resolve problems and overcome challenges.
Problem-solving involves 5 basic functions:
1. Identify the problem-Understand that there is a problem
2. Define-Seeking information and analyse the problem. What is the problem? The core issue of the problem.
Stick with the problem, persistent
3. Explore and identify possible solutions to the problem-Generating new knowledge- what will work /what
will not work/ Describe any barriers. Making decisions on how we going to manage/ Identify various
solutions.
4. Identify the best solution and Try out the solution- Students should also feel comfortable letting a problem
rest for a while and returning to it later.
5. Evaluate the solution
PROBLEM SOLVING STEPS
2
Explore/analyse
problem
1 3
identify/Define Identify possible
solutions/ Prepare
action plan
problem
solving
5
Look back/Review 4
your action plan take
action/Implement
the plan
INDEPENDENT PROBLEM?
EG: ISSUE WITH PUBLIC SPEAKING
GROUP PROBLEM- at school/at work?/
To make problem-solving activities worth the ride, participants have to
be;
• open-minded,
• listen to others, and
• accept alternative ideas and
• solutions.
Why its important in workplace?
• Employees are often asked to think outside the box for projects or find alternative solutions for work
problems.
• There are a lot of situations where processes and workflow in organisations need improvement. Or,
when deadlines are tight, team members have to find ways to deliver on time.
• Having team members with good problem-solving skills means they can use critical thinking to make
better decisions and ultimately increase business productivity and growth.
• Participating in problem-solving tasks trains the mind to handle stressful situations better.
• Team-problem solving techniques stimulate better thinking by pushing people to find progressive
alternatives.
•
Problem-solving activities foster creativity and encourage team members to express their ideas.
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