Problem-solving techniques in business need to leverage simple decision-making models that can help solve problems quickly and effectively, without getting stuck.
7 Steps To Problem-Solving
Feynman Technique
5 Whys Method
Fishbone Diagram
Lightning Decision Jam
Less-Is-Better
Eisenhower Matrix
Cynefin Framework
Starbusting
Appreciative Inquiry
Round-robin Brainstorming
Constructive Controversy
Affinity Grouping
The Fishbone Diagram
Rolestorming
Reverse Brainstorming
Lotus Diagram
Futures Wheel
Key highlights of problem-solving techniques in business:
- Seven Steps to Problem-Solving: A disciplined and methodical approach to identifying and addressing the root cause of problems, using the hypothesis-driven framework of the scientific method.
- Feynman Technique: A mental model and strategy for learning and understanding new concepts, often used in exam preparation.
- 5 Whys Method: An interrogative problem-solving technique to identify the root cause of a problem by asking “why” five times.
- Fishbone Diagram: A diagram-based technique used in brainstorming to identify potential causes for a problem, representing cause and effect visually.
- Lightning Decision Jam: A fast decision-making process that provides quick direction, developed by design agency AJ&Smart.
- Less-Is-Better Effect: The consumer tendency to choose the worse of two options when presented separately.
- Eisenhower Matrix: A tool to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance.
- Cynefin Framework: A decision-making and problem-solving framework that provides context and guides an appropriate response.
- Starbursting: A structured brainstorming technique focused on question generation.
- Appreciative Inquiry: An organizational change methodology that focuses on strengths rather than weaknesses.
- Round-robin Brainstorming: A collective and iterative approach to brainstorming.
- Constructive Controversy: A theory arguing that controversial discussions aid in understanding complex problems.
- Affinity Grouping: A collaborative prioritization process where participants brainstorm and organize ideas based on similarities.
- Rolestorming: A brainstorming technique where participants pretend to be other people when sharing their thoughts and ideas.
- Reverse Brainstorming: An approach where individuals brainstorm ways a plan could fail instead of finding solutions.
- Lotus Diagram: A creative tool for ideation and brainstorming, identifying key concepts for analysis or prioritization.
- Futures Wheel: A framework for visualizing the future consequences of a trend or event.
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