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How To Effectively Solve Problems

By Exforsys | on August 1, 2006 |
Problem Solving

How To Effectively Solve Problems

When you are faced with a difficult problem, you may need the help of someone else. In some situations, the problem may require you to create a plan which can help you solve it. If you are in a situation like this, there are a number of things you can do to effectively solve the problem.

If you know someone who is dealing with a problem, it may be helpful not to give them advice. At first glance, this may sound strange. Why would you not want to give someone advice, especially if it is someone you care for?

When you tell someone what they should do, you will send a message to them which basically says they are not capable of solving a problem by themselves. If you care for someone, you may be tempted to protect them or help them avoid failure by giving them advice. People become stronger when they are able to work through a problem themselves. If they are constantly getting help from someone else, this will not help them develop as a person. The approach which is used to solve a problem is just as important as the solution. While there are things you can do to assist someone who has a problem, it should be done in a way which will make them more independent.

It is always important for you to remember who has the problem. The person with the problem is the one who must ultimately be responsible for solving it. This means that they should be the individuals responsible for making the final decisions, not the person that is helping them. The first step in solving a problem is to listen carefully. This is especially important for parents or teachers who are trying to teach a child. You should place an emphasis on the feeling or thoughts of the child. Placing an emphasis on this instead of the facts will allow the child to learn and grow.

It is next important to define the problem. Parents and teachers should only define the problem, not solve it. Once you help the child define the problem, you can then begin asking open ended questions. Allow the child to write down ideas which could be possible solutions to the problem. All ideas should be considered, even those that you think may be silly. After the child has written down a list of possible ideas which could serve as solutions to the problem, you will next want to talk to them about the possible results of each idea or solution. For example, you could ask the child what they think will happen if they try one of the options.

The purpose of doing this is to allow the child to get rid of solutions that won’t be helpful. In addition to this, it also allows them to think about the consequences which will result from the decisions they make. You can help them choose the best option by asking them which one they think is best. It is important to ask them what they think. You never want to choose the solution for them. While each person will solve a problem in a different way, the problem solving styles of people have been broken down into two types. These types are venters and conquerers.

A person who is a venter will often be overwhelmed by a difficult problem. They will often need the assistance of someone to help them with a problem, or they will need an outlet which can help them think through the possible solutions. While you will want to help these people, you don’t want to give them advice. Let them come up with the answers themselves. Someone who is a conquerer will typically avoid emotions and focus on the solution to a problem. To these individuals, placing an emphasis on emotions will hinder them from reaching the desired result. A conquerer will typically not require a large amount of outside help.

The ability for a person to properly solve problems will mean the difference between success and failure in multiple aspects of life. No two people will solve problems in the exact same manner. Each person is unique, and each method that they use for solving problems will be unique as well.

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