Problem Solving Articles

1). Problem Solving/Corrective Action By : Terence Traut
Introduction This article introduces the problem-solving model as a technique for managing performance issues that are more controversial, or that are not effectively addressed through coaching or feedback. Issues such as tardiness, being out of uniform, continual poor performance, and others are best handled by a direct, objective approach. By following the Problem Solving Dialogue Model taught in this article, you can feel confident in addressing these thorny issues with employees.
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2). We Have to Talk: A Step-By-Step Checklist for Difficult Conversations By : Judy Ringer
Think of a conversation you’ve been putting off. Got it? Great. Then let’s go. There are dozens of books on the topic of difficult, crucial, challenging, important (you get the idea) conversations (I list several at the end of this article). Those times when you know you should talk to someone, but you don’t. Maybe you’ve tried and it went badly. Or maybe you fear that talking will only make the situation worse.
Article Related to: communication, conflict, difficult conversations, problem solving, advocacy, acknowledgement, inquiry

3). Benefit We Gain from Problem Solving By : Carol Miller
The real fact on this Earth is that no human being has ever lived without problems a single day. This is impossible. People deal wit problems every day and problems do not fade away by themselves, they stay until the person resolves them. When a person gets strong enough to overcome stress and get to the core of things, then the amount of problems lessens.
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4). How to Solve Problems Creatively By : Katherine Ly
When traditional thinking isn't the answer to your problems try thinking creatively, you might end up with several unique solutions to your problems.
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5). Execution or Exit By : Graeme Nichol
Execution leads to results. Planning is a step in the right direction but execution is what counts
Article Related to: leadership, problem solving, execution, results

6). Problem Solving With Reality Therapy By : Kim Olver
Reality Therapy is a counseling method that was developed by Dr. William Glasser in 1965. However, it is so much more than a counseling technique. Reality Therapy is a problem solving method that works well with people who are experiencing problems they want help solving, as well as those who are having problems and appear to not want any assistance.
Article Related to: reality therapy, choice theory, problem solving, leadership skills

7). Dealing with Your Difficult People By : Terry Paulson, PhD
For leaders managing constant change, conflict is built into the very fabric of their organizations. When conflict is not dealt with well, it can create strained relationships and grow to sap the time, energy, and productivity of even the best teams. Dealt with positively, conflict can also be a catalyst that sets the stage for needed changes. You will never deal with conflict perfectly, but here are a few tips worth using in dealing with your most difficult people: 1.
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8). Imaginary Friends - A Problem Solving Technique By : Steve Gillman
Why imaginary friends? Because they may be smarter than you real friends. Well, at least they may give you better, more creative solutions to your problems. If you are like most people, your thinking is often best when you're interacting with a friend. You feed off of each other's ideas and help each other to clarify things. But what about times when you're alone, or you have no one you wish to share your ideas with? How do you stimulate creative thought and find elegant solutions to your problems? Try talking to Albert Einstein.
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9). Class Meetings By : Kim Olver
This article describes the process of conducting class meetings with students in a school, however, there is great applicability for office meetings held with employees, and even family meetings as well. Class meetings should be held regularly and not simply be used for addressing problems, although problem solution is a valid use of class meeting time.
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10). IQ Level - Who Cares? By : Steve Gillman
What is your IQ level? What is "intelligence quotient anyhow? The American Heritage Dictionary defines it as "The ratio of tested mental age to chronological age, usually expressed as a quotient multiplied by 100." More or less, it's a test of intelligence, with 100 as the average score. IQ tests have some problems however. One IQ test asks which of four fruits is different.
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11). How to Contact Your Inner Wizard By : Ken Korczak
In Lord of the Rings, it was Gandalf. In Star Wars, it was Obe Wan or Yoda. In the legends of King Author, it was Merlin. For the ancient Aztecs, it was Quetzalquatl. You might even say that in the book of Exodus, it was Moses. Time and again in myth and literature we witness the appearance of the “Wise Old Man.” He is always more or less the same -- a wizened old man with a long white beard who is brimming with special wisdom and powers.
Article Related to: creativity, wisdom, lucid dreaming, problem solving, magic, subconscious, mind

12). 7 Creative Problem Solving Techniques By : Kevin Sinclair
Have you ever encountered a problem only to become stumped trying to come up with a solution? How often have you found yourself saying that there is just no possible answer and you think that you have reached a dead end?
Article Related to: creativity, problem solving, business success, personal success, open minded

13). How to Keep a Good Employee: Look, Listen, Learn By : Judy Ringer
Recently a client told me a wonderful story about how a change of attitude helped her to keep a valued employee. Angry and grumbling about one of the provisions in the company policy, the employee asked for a private meeting with my client, the owner of a small sales company, and began to tell her in direct terms what was wrong. The client couldn't hear anything the employee was saying because she was too busy planning her own rebuttal strategy.
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14). Creative Thinking 101 By : Steve Gillman
Can creative thinking and even spontaneity come from a highly organized approach? Yes! For example, if you watch great comedians closely, you'll see that they have certain habits of mind. Even the most spontaneous ones get better with practice, because they're training their brains to find the humor in situations. In the same way, you can train yourself for more creative thinking.
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15). How to turn negative into positive thoughts By : mike pauli
Did you ever wanted a parking space nearby the mall entrance, but finally you ended at the beginning of the parking aera. I bet the thought:" I probably won't find a space nearby", crossed your mind several times. So got what you asked for. The word "won't" is a negative mind related thought. A so called negative affirmation. You probably experience more of these things in life.
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16). Are you struggling in life ? By : mike pauli
Do you recognise the following. You’ve a partner, a lovely child and most things aren’t running smoothly these days. You’re not feeling down or depressed but you’re quickly irritated, a bit tensed and anxious. Your spouse feels that situation and talks with you about it. You wave the problems away telling they don’t exists. At work you’re having a busy period.
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17). Problem Solving Strategies By : Steve Gillman
What could you use a few good problem solving strategies for? New ideas for your business, perhaps. New ways to deal with your children. To come up with different approaches to building things, writing stories, or finding a job. Whatever the purpose, here are a couple powerful problem solving strategies. Use Your Unconscious Mind Use your unconscious mind to do your problem solving.
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18). Developing Intuition By : Steve Gillman
Developing intuition starts by realizing you have it already. If you've ever had a hunch about something, that was intuition. Intuition is just your mind using more than what you are consciously aware of. But can you trust your intuition? How do you improve it? Developing Intuition In Three Steps 1. Recognize it and encourage it. 2. Study it to make it more trustworthy.
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19). Dealing With the Problem of Jealousy By : Robert Elias Najemy
Bill is very jealous of Efi and does not want her to ever leave the house without him.
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20). Challenging Minds with Games By : Steve Hall
As a child growing up, I used to love to play puzzles that were a challenge for my mind. Today, children are not so interested in traditional games. But you can still offer them computer games that are more mind challenging rather than simple time fillers.
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21). So You Have Problems By : Ken McIsaac
We are all faced with problems throughout our lives, some are small, others huge. Depending on how we deal with them, they can be overwhelming and devastate our lives, or they can quickly fade into the past. Attitude plays a big role. With a difficult personal or work undertaking, consider all viewpoints, even those you think you don't like. It just might provide relief from your fearful analysis of the situation.
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22). Communicating on Purpose By : Judy Ringer
Last week I attended an excellent 2-day workshop called "Staying Grounded When on the Spot," offered by the Public Conversations Project, in Watertown, MA. Geared to help facilitators and trainers manage challenging group moments, I found that the skills applied in a variety of settings, including one-on-one communication "hot spots." When a conversation.
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23). How to start to achieve your goals By : mike pauli
Everybody wants to improve their skills on any subject. If you know a little about computers you can take a course to get to know more tricks and tips of how to use that computer and the software. To get to that level you have to do something. Thinking about it isn’t enough. Even positive thinking doesn’t help. Sure you can try it by yourself, but only a few will reach that level they aim for.
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24). How to Make Article Writing as Easy as ABC! By : Jack Thomas
Writing and submitting articles is without doubt one of the most successful methods of driving targeted visitors to your website, growing your rankings and improving sales. However, for most people article writing is a tough task as it brings back long gone often unpleasant memories of writing high school reports or university essays. The good news is that by learning just a few easy moves, writing your own articles isn't as hard as it may first look.
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25). How To Turn The Dream Into A Reality By : Gina Gardiner
The first step is to understand that in order to achieve success you must take action. Inertia is the most common reason for lack of success! What is your dream? Your goals for the future? What do you want to achieve in your life in the next week? month? year? 5 years? What would you like people to remember you for after you have left this world? Think big - challenge yourself.
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