Problem Solving

Problem solving is 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 on problem solving from a learning point of view. Some of the 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 models 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 problem solving.

Means End Analysis

by Patty MulderProblem SolvingApril 19, 2018January 24, 2020

This article explains the concept of Means End Analysis or MEA in a practical way. After reading it, you will understand the basics of this powerful Problem Solving tool. What…

Storyboard

by Patty MulderProblem SolvingJanuary 22, 2018December 16, 2019

This article explains the concept of Storyboard in a practical way. After reading it, you will understand the basics of this powerful Problem Solving tool. What is a Storyboard? A…

Conceptual Framework

by Patty MulderProblem SolvingDecember 11, 2017December 16, 2019

A Conceptual framework is a visual representation that helps to illustrate the expected relationship between cause and effect in a financial context.

8D Report

by Anneke KuijkProblem Solving TemplatesNovember 3, 2017January 10, 2020

The 8D Report / 8D Problem Solving is a problem-solving approach for the long term, preventing recurring problems. Including a 8D Report template.

CATWOE Analysis

by Patty MulderProblem SolvingOctober 6, 2017November 19, 2019

CATWOE is an acronym that stands for Customers – Actors – Transformation process – World view – Owners – Environmental constraints. It’s a simple checklist to find solutions to problems.

Productive Thinking Model (PTM)

by Patty MulderProblem SolvingNovember 7, 2016November 19, 2019

This article explains Productive Thinking Model, also know as or the Thinkx, developed by Tim Hurson in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful…

TRIZ Method by Genrich Altshuller

by Patty MulderProblem SolvingSeptember 12, 2016November 4, 2019

This article explains the TRIZ method, developed by Genrich Altshuller in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful problem solving tool. What does Triz…

Virtual Value Chain Model

by Vincent van VlietProblem SolvingOctober 14, 2014November 19, 2019

This article explains the Virtual Value Chain Model in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful problem solving tool. Introduction Today’s organizations are dealing…

5 Whys analysis

by Patty MulderProblem SolvingSeptember 19, 2014November 4, 2019

The 5 whys analysis was originally developed by Sakichi Toyoda, and was used to trace the root cause of the problems within the manufacturing process of Toyota Motors.

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

by Patty MulderProblem SolvingSeptember 14, 2014November 19, 2019

This article explains Value Stream Mapping in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful problem solving and continuous improvement tool. What is Value Stream…