Over the course of this series, we’ve walked step-by-step through the creative problem solving process. We’ve explored how to move from recognizing a problem, all the way through implementing a solution — and learning from it. In this final video, let’s bring the whole process together and focus on how you can apply it in real life
Critical Problem Solving – Recording Lessons Learned
Once a problem has been solved and the solution has been implemented, it’s tempting to move on and focus on the next challenge. But before you do that, there’s one final — and often overlooked — step in the creative problem solving process: recording lessons learned. This step helps you turn one successful solution into better problem solving in the future.
In this 9th video in the series on Critical Problem Solving, we’ll look at planning a follow-up meeting, celebrating successes, and identifying improvements.
How to Plan Thoughtfully, Implement Deliberately, and Adjust Intelligently
Welcome to my weekly vlog post and the 8th in the series on Critical Problem Solving. In this video, we’ll focus on identifying tasks, identifying resources, and then implementing, evaluating, and adapting the solution as needed.
At this point in the creative problem solving process, you’ve made a decision. You’ve selected a solution — or maybe a small set of solutions — that best addresses the problem. But a good decision on paper doesn’t automatically lead to good results. Now comes the critical step: turning the solution into action.
You Have a Solution To Your Problem – What’s Next?
At this point in the creative problem-solving process, you’ve made a decision. You’ve selected a solution — or maybe a small set of solutions — that best addresses the problem.
But a good decision on paper doesn’t automatically lead to good results. Now comes the critical step: turning the solution into action.
In this video, we’ll focus on identifying tasks, identifying resources, and then implementing, evaluating, and adapting the solution as needed.
Creative Problem Solving – Solution Selection
welcome my weekly vlog post and this 7th video in my series on creative problem solving.
At this stage of the process, you’ve done a lot of the heavy lifting.
You’ve defined the problem, generated many ideas, analyzed them, and narrowed the list down to just a few strong options.
Now it’s time to decide: Which solution — or combination of solutions — should we actually move forward with?
In this video, we’ll look at how to do a final analysis, how to use a tool called Paired Comparison Analysis, and how to anticipate potential problems before implementation.