Ten Habits of Great Problem-Solvers
47mGeneral2024-03-05
Authors
Scott Mautz
Speaker, Author of Leading from the Middle, IU Faculty Exec. Ed.
Course details
One of the most fundamental skills to build at work—and in life—is the ability to solve problems. Facing problems is an integral part of everyday life, but you need more than just a clunky, mechanical, step-by-step process if you really want to solve them.
In this course, join instructor Scott Mautz as he shows you how to build the daily habits that make problem-solving more natural and instinctive to implement. Learn how the science of building habits can be applied to the discipline of problem-solving. By the end of this course, you’ll have developed a toolbox of powerful habits that you can incorporate into your day-to-day routine. Are you ready to become a highly proficient problem solver?
In this course, join instructor Scott Mautz as he shows you how to build the daily habits that make problem-solving more natural and instinctive to implement. Learn how the science of building habits can be applied to the discipline of problem-solving. By the end of this course, you’ll have developed a toolbox of powerful habits that you can incorporate into your day-to-day routine. Are you ready to become a highly proficient problem solver?
Skills covered
Decision-MakingLimited SeriesProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and Management
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - The importance of problem-solving
1. A Problem-Solving Framework
- 02 - The problem-solving mindset
- 03 - Admit you have a problem to solve
- 04 - Define the real problem
- 05 - Diverge on potential solutions
- 06 - Converge on the best solution
- 07 - Commit to the solution
2. Problem-Solving Problems
- 08 - Problem-solving mistakes of the first degree
- 09 - Problem-solving mistakes of the second degree
- 10 - Problem-solving obstacles
3. Problem-Solving Prowess
- 11 - Characteristics of great problem solvers
Conclusion
- 12 - Solve problems, see success