Getting into trouble, whether it's studying, working, or remembering is one of the things that everyone suffers from, but why do some people manage to overcome obstacles? In fact, problem-solving skills are like anything else in life;
Problem-solving skills are now a prerequisite for hiring many graduates, not only in engineering, management consulting and scientific research, but also in dealing with operational problems such as supply chain delays or resolving a dispute between team members or others, and there are a range of tests that an employer can use to identify your ability to overcome obstacles that you must also identify to be in a permanent state of readiness.
What are problem-solving skills?
Are the skills that help you identify the source of the problem and reach an effective solution in record time and before it is too late or worsen losses, although solving the problem itself is classified as a skill, there are a range of other skills that increase this ability, including
Search and collect information
It may seem obvious to some, but many who get in trouble, whether at school or at work, don't bother looking for more information about it, only draw their ideas from those around them or maybe their previous experiences, and may be influenced by people who have failed to solve the problem.
So once you're in trouble, type its name on the search engine, whether in your native language or a foreign language that provides more sources and translates it on an instant translation site or yourself if you're good at that language, and then you'll have dozens of different ideas about how to face it, whether from similar experiences or even from increasing knowledge of all aspects of the problem.
Analysis
It is a skill that allows you to look at the problem in all its aspects and current or future angles or expected results on you or the team without exaggeration and dramatization and not to underestimate it but realistically based on the information you have collected
The skill of analysis also means the ability to try and error and develop preliminary perceptions of each solution before trying it and moving to others quickly in the event of failure
Decision
After collecting appropriate information and visualizing the result of each solution and its problems and features, the decision was taken immediately without delay or hesitation, many problems can remain stuck forever due to hesitation, which also does not mean recklessness and haste, but after collecting information the picture is more clear
How can problem solving skill be supported?
Many believe that they have to be very smart to be able to solve problems, but in fact we all have daily problems that we solve, some are small problems and others may represent a transition in a person's life or job, it is necessary to treat any problem as just choices and nothing terrifying about them and that whatever choice is adjustable, changeable and rebuilding again, and one of the most important ways to help you develop problem solving skills
Focus on the solution, not on the problem
Neuroscientists have proven that your mind will never be able to find solutions if you focus on the problem, because when you focus on the problem, you feed negative brains, preventing access to potential solutions. Here we don't mean at all to ignore the problem but instead try to stay calm and admit that there is a problem and focus on solutions to get out of it instead of focusing on the mistake that happened or who is wrong or responsible
Good luck, and I'll see you at the top.