Problem Solving

You can solve any problem in 3 steps...

The next time you’ve got a problem – big or small – there are three steps that can help you solve it. Ken Watanabe, author of “Problem Solving 101,” has developed a technique:

Step 1: Identify the problem AND the root of it. Let’s say you’ve got money problems – is the cause that you’re not earning enough? Or are you spending too much?

Step 2: List as many possible solutions as you can – no matter how probable they are. It helps you get more creative with problem solving.

Step 3: Prioritize the actions you’re going to take – and make a plan. Be prepared to modify it as you go.

Watanabe says a visual graph can really help too. Consider creating a logic tree - writing down the problem – then indicating roots and potential solutions.