Problem solving

When trying to solve a difficult problem, creating ‘psychological distance’ can be very helpful. One simple technique to achieve this distance, is called ‘The Time Traveller’.

A great way to force yourself to look at your challenge from a new perspective, is by making the situation worse… This strange exercise can lead to surprising insights you can use to generate [...]

Scaling your problem down to a bite-sized mini-challenge is a great way to get started on solving it...

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There are many different ways to approach a problem. But have you ever considered looking for yet another problem to combine with yours?

Turning to peers will only get you so far. For truly innovative solutions, you might need to look at other industries.

While written and unwritten rules are useful in everyday life, they can be serious limitations when trying to solve a tricky situation...

With creative thinking, every problem can be transformed into an opportunity. Reframing an unfavourable situation can lead to unexpected advantages.

When solving a problem it's better to focus on the solution, rather than on the problem. Logical as this may sound, it does require a radical shift in our thinking...

It’s not easy to find novel approaches when most of the territory has already been explored. Fortunately, there is a 5-step method to find new insights and approaches...