On its own, problem solving is an undeniably powerful soft skill. The ability to solve issues quickly and effectively remains in demand by employers and employees alike, especially during the pandemic ...

Human nature typically influences people to solve problems in a vacuum. The consequential risk is devising ineffective solutions that are temporary bandages. The A3 approach forces engagement of all ...

AI delivers real value when it solves real problems. A problem‑first, domain‑driven approach turns AI from hype into scalable ...

Many business processes are struggling to keep up with the current COVID-19 pandemic. What can your business do to help mitigate the issues and streamline your processes, setting yourself up to emerge ...

Problem-solving is an essential life skill that involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving challenges effectively. Have you ever found yourself staring at a problem, feeling like you’re trying to ...

Across Duke, roughly 1,000 administrative professionals in schools and departments help their units function smoothly. And when things get busy, plans change quickly, or problems arise, these ...

How would you describe your company’s problem-solving culture? I have asked any number of managers that question; as often as not, it’s received with a blank stare. Most managers haven’t thought about ...

Staying positive and tackling roadblocks when the world seems to be on fire can be tough. A new book, “The Solution Mindset: Mastering the Art of Problem Solving,” by career consultant Nir Bashan, ...

While we can’t fix everything, there’s a fundamental truth that most large problems begin as small problems that, left unattended, grow or propagate. There are always plenty of problems to be solved.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions that provide expert advice on some of the most pressing challenges facing the nation and world. Our ...

Traditionally, people in the business world laud entrepreneurs as visionaries—risk-takers, lone wolves with audacious ideas. Risk-taking, ambition and resilience are vital parts of becoming an ...

We all have problems—it’s an inevitable part of being alive. But sometimes, when we’re trying to focus our energies on solving these problems, we may actually be doing something far less productive: ...