There is sure to be a question or two focused on evaluating your problem-solving skills in a competitive job interview. The best way to handle these types of questions is to combine sound analytical ...

At a small business, a single employee often has significant responsibility for overall company operations. Independent judgment and superior problem-solving skills are critical to the smooth running ...

I have written articles (like this one) on how technologies like ChatGPT, while massively disruptive, are not necessarily the first ones that upended our understanding of what core workplace skills ...

If you want to stand out in a job interview, you'll need more than just the right outfit or an impressive resume; you've got to show off your ability to tackle challenges and solve problems. Employers ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. A problem statement is a powerful tool that helps businesses ask the right questions. Used properly, it can lead to ...

Schools around the country are integrating the teaching of problem solving and entrepreneurial thinking into STEM instruction in some very creative and relevant ways. Many of them are also ...

This post summarizes key research and tips from the “Unicorn and Flute Problems” episode of our podcast, Talk Psych to Me. Available on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. We have a ...

People say you can't teach an old dog new tricks. I prefer the expression "it takes more effort to teach an old dog new tricks." Any time you want to learn something new it takes your brain a great ...

Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg discusses a nimbler approach to diagnosing problems than existing frameworks: reframing. He’s the author of “Are You Solving the Right... Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg discusses ...

If there are nine people in a room and every person shakes hands exactly once with each of the other people, how many handshakes will there be? How can you prove your answer is correct using a model ...