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.

Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis

by Vincent van VlietProblem SolvingMay 6, 2014August 29, 2018

This article explains the Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful problem solving tool. Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis The…

Kepner Tregoe Method

by Patty MulderProblem SolvingMarch 12, 2014October 3, 2019

This article explains the Kepner Tregoe Method, also known as the KT-method, developed by Charles Kepner and Benjamin Tregoe in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics…

ESH framework (Weggeman)

by Vincent van VlietProblem SolvingMarch 5, 2014September 23, 2019

The ESH framework by Mathieu Weggeman looks at organizations in their totality using at the balance, cohesion and heterogeneity aspects.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

by Vincent van VlietProblem SolvingJanuary 4, 2014July 8, 2019

This article explains the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful problem solving method. What is a Root Cause…

Pareto Analysis and principle

by Patty MulderProblem SolvingDecember 8, 2013December 18, 2018

This article explains the theory of Pareto Analysis by Vilfredo Pareto in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful problem solving tool. What is…

A3 Thinking Process

by Patty MulderProblem Solving TemplatesOctober 16, 2013August 27, 2019

A3 problem solving is a structured problem-solving and continuous-improvement approach which provides a simple and strict procedure that guides problem solving by workers.

PDCA Cycle

by Vincent van VlietProblem SolvingJune 18, 2013March 7, 2018

This article explains the PDCA cycle further developed by William Edwards Deming in a practical way. After reading you will understand the basics of this powerful problem solving approach. What…