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Problem Solving Theories

Problem solving can be defined as the process of a problem analysis and resolving it in the best way possible for that situation.

Problem solving can be defined as the process of a problem analysis and resolving it in the best way possible for that situation.

This process contains analysing the problem (root cause analysis), defining countermeasures for the problem and implementing the right solution for that situation.

For problem solving, people need critical thinking and analytical skills. Everybody within a organization or company can benefit from having good skills because there are always problems.

There have been lots of scientific and practical studies from a learning point of view. Some of the problem solving techniques developed and used in artificial intelligence (AI), computer science, engineering, mathematics, or medicine are related to mental techniques studied in psychology.

What are the most known and used techniques and methods? What are their success stories and practical tips when you apply these? These posts are all about great tools and methods that can help you to achieve your goal or understand certain aspects that come with solving problems.

Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT)

February 28th, 2024

Systematic Inventive Thinking: this article explains Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT) in a practical way. After reading, you will understand the basics of this powerful problem solving method. What is Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT)? Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT) is a thinking…

CATWOE Analysis: theory and example

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CATWOE Analysis: this article explains the CATWOE Analysis, developed by Peter Checkland in a practical way. Next to what it is, this article also highlights the application and a CATWOE Analysis example. After reading you will understand the basics…

Systems Thinking: Theory and Definition

December 28th, 2023

Systems thinking: This article explains systems thinking in a practical way. You can read about the definition of this term, its origin and various examples. You will also read about important elements and you will find practical tips to get…

5 Whys Root Cause Analysis (Toyoda)

November 2nd, 2023

5 Whys Root Cause Analysis: this article explains the 5 Whys Root Cause Analysis, or 5 Whys Technique, developed by continuous improvement guru Sakichi Toyoda in a practical way. It covers an introduction to the method, the application…

8D Report and template

November 2nd, 2023

8D Report: this article explains the 8D Report in a practical way. Besides the explanation of what this concept is, we also the 8 disciplines and the importance of teamwork. Next to that we also provide a template to get…

Cause and Effect Analysis Diagram

October 30th, 2023

Cause and Effect Analysis Diagram: this article provides you with a practical explanation of the Cause and Effect Analysis Diagram. Next to what it is, this article also highlights two differnt tools to perform this type of analysis, the…

Positive Deviance (PD) explained

September 27th, 2023

Positive Deviance: this article explains positive deviance in a practical way. The article starts with the definition of positive deviance, followed by an explanation about the concept and some practical examples. You will also read about the positive deviance model…

Crowdsourcing explained

August 31st, 2023

Crowdsourcing: in this article you will find a practical explanation of the Crowdsourcing business model. Next to what it is (Meaning and definition), this article also highlights the importance, the advantages, jobs and good crowdsourcing examples. After reading, you will…
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