problem solving skills of a leadership, and techniques
- 3. Introduction The ability to solve problems is a basic life skill and is essential to our day to day lives , at home, at school, and at work. We solve problems every day without really thinking about how we solve them. For example: it’s raining and you need to go to the store. What do you do? There are lots of possible solutions. Take your umbrella and walk . If you don’t want to get wet , you can drive , or take the bus . You might decide to call a friend for a ride , or you might decide to go to the store another day . There is no right way to solve this problem and different people will solve it differently .
- 4. Meaning of problem solving Problem solving is the act of defining a problem . Determining the causes of the problem; identifying, prioritizing , and selecting a solution; and implementing a solution. The mental process that people go through the discover , analyze and solve problems.
- 5. Definition of problem solving According to Skinner , Problem solving is a process of overcoming difficulties that appears to interfere. In a problem solving the entire subject matter is organized in such a manner that it can be dealt with through the problems identified during the study.
- 6. How well do you solve problems? ■ Define every problem ■ Understanding complexity ■ General problem solving ■ Specific problem solving system ■ Further problems solving strategies
- 7. Importance of problem solving ■ Improved decision making ■ Increased efficiency ■ Building confidence ■ Strengthening relationship ■ Innovation
- 8. Importance of problem solving ■ Improved decision making: Problem solving involves analyzing a situation , identifying potential solutions, and choosing the best course of action. This process can help to improve decision making skills, allowing you to make more informed choices that are based on evidence and logic. ■ Increased efficiency: When faced with a problem the ability to identify the root cause and come up with a solution can help to save time, money and resources . By being able to solve problems quickly and effectively.
- 9. ■ Building confidence: Successfully solving a problem can be a confidence booster. When you’re able to tackle a different challenge and find a solution you can build self confidence and feel more empowered to take on future challenges. ■ Strengthening relationship: Problem solving often involves collaboration and communication with others. By working together to find a solution, you can build stronger relationship with your colleagues and foster a more positive work environment. ■ Innovation: Problem solving can be a catalyst for innovation. When faced with a problem, you may need to think outside the box and come up with new ideas to find a solution.
- 10. Steps of process of problem solving ■ Identify the problem ■ Gather information ■ Analyze the problem ■ Generate solution ■ Evaluate solutions ■ Choose the best solution ■ Implement the solution ■ Monitor and Review ■ Reflect and learn
- 11. Steps of process of problem solving ■ Identify the problem: Clearly define the problem. Understanding the issue at hand is crucial . Ask questions to clarify the problem and its context. ■ Gather information: Collect relevant data and information . This might include research , gathering facts , and seeking expert opinions. ■ Analysis the problem: Break down the problem into smaller parts . Identify the root causes rather than just the symptoms . Tools like root cause analysis or the 5 whys can be helpful.
- 12. ■ Generate solutions: Brainstorm possible solutions . Encourage creative thinking and list all potential solutions without evaluating them initially . ■ Evaluate solutions: Assess the feasibility, pros, and cons of each solution . Consider factors such as cost, time, resources, and potential impact. This will help you determine the most effective and suitable solution to the problem. ■ Choose the best solution: Select the most effective and feasible solution. Sometimes this might involves combining elements from different solutions . The organizational culture and goals that you set for evaluating the options.
- 13. ■ Implement the solution: Develop an action plan and execute the chosen solution. Ensure that everyone involved understands their roles and responsibilities. It could also include planning on what happens next if it something goes wrong with the solution if it doesn’t work out way you through it would. ■ Monitor and Review: Track the implementation process and measure the results. Check if the problem is resolved or if further adjustments are needed. ■ Reflect and learn: Analyze the outcomes. Reflect on what worked well and what didn’t. Document lessons learned to improve future problem solving efforts. By following these steps, you can systematically approach and resolve problems effectively.
- 14. Advantages of problem solving ■ Better thinking ■ Better risk handling ■ Better communication ■ Increases understanding ■ Increased number of solutions
- 15. ■ Better thinking: During team problem solving process , a person might think of certain solutions which can be used to solve such issue for a temporary basis. Team problem solving techniques helps to conclude with a better solution with better thinking. ■ Better risk handling: It might seem a bit confusing for people that when it comes to risk , more people can handle a higher amount of risk . And that is very true because when a group person tries to handle the severity of the risk, it is quite possible that they can grow better in their professional outputs . ■ Better communication: Problems can be solved in a better way with proper communication between people. And when it comes to a team or a group of persons, then it is easy to understand that they can communicate better as compared to others.
- 16. ■ Increases understanding: As it is explained earlier that team problem solving methods can increase better communication between people from the same group and apparently such behavior can lead them to build better understanding between teammates . ■ Increased number of solutions: Most of the time while working in an organization whenever some sort of problem occurs , then the organization heads will consider their experienced employees to understand the problem and try to get the possible solutions for such problems.
- 17. Disadvantage of problem solving ■ Increased competition ■ Level of confirmation ■ Lack of objective guidelines ■ Unequal participation ■ Lack of team spirit
- 18. ■ Increased competition: Most of the time while working in a team a person’s individual efforts can be ignored because of the team. And that is because that leader and every time if that team achieves some sort of excellence. ■ Level of confirmation: When it comes to confirmation of it regarding a certain task or project , a person needs to understand that it never helps if a person is involved in a group or is a member of a group. ■ Lack of objective guidelines: Most of the time it happens in the team working behavior that all the objectives direction need not be followed because of the team leader direction. According to the prescribed way, then need to follow a certain type of objective direction.
- 19. ■ Unequal participation: It is not necessary that if a team of a group of a certain number of people are part of the group, then they need to participate in all types of work or task . This type of behavior created unequal participation within the group and which event. ■ Lack of team spirit: Working in a team or a group takes a lot of team spirit , but some people totally lack behind in such type of criteria and because of that the team or a group damages its reputation.
- 20. Conclusion Problem solving is a suitable approach in teaching of mathematics. It develops the learners the ability to recognize analysis solve and reflect upon the problematic difficulties. A true problem solving process will allow students to be flexible in initiative and creativities . The students should be allowed to more from on step to another through many alternatives and strategies.