So, in the past few days, I have been wondering about the importance of resourcefulness, problem solving and creativity in day to day living. I have come across several challenges in a short while and Eureka!
I got it!
You can too...
So, What Is Problem-solving???
It's simply the ability to tackle challenges howbeit ambiguous or simple. There is always a process to be followed in solving a problem.
In alphabetical means this can be represented as:
P - PS - S
P - Problem
PS - Problem Solving
S -Solution
The gap between a problem and the solution is Problem solving. However, creativity comes to full play in problem solving.
There is an intentional act to problem solving. Problem solving doesn't stop at getting just the solution but about being intentional and having the BEST APPROACH.
The Best Approach includes four factors :
1)Quality
2)Time
3)Cost
4)Reliability
Before selecting an approach to solving any particular challenge, you must serve it through the afore-mentioned factors.
Is the solution reliable? Can I really do this?
What resources do I need and is it ready?
How much time?
Would it give me value for the job done?
These are factors you need to consider.
Steps in PROBLEM SOLVING
Identify the problem and understand the need overcoming that challenge or carrying out that task
Identify a possible number of solutions to tackling that problem. However, have more than one option.
3)Deploy the solution
Creativity
Creativity comes in your solution process. Think out of the box. Place yourself in different people's situations and you will come up with thousand possible solutions! IT cannot be
taught, it depends on your intentionality
Creativity is how you put yourself in other people's shoes.
However, consistency is key.
Always consider your possible best!
EXERCISE
Think about 20 things you can do with one brick(or block). It ranges from construction, to breaking a gadget etc.
Think out of the box! Think Creatively!
Thanks for reading.