The Best 4 Step Approach to Problem Solving
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Much of life is about solving problems. It would seem that the definition of what a problem is would be easy to determine. Still, Surprisingly, it’s difficult to find much information about the structure of a problem.
Academic papers seem to assume that the concept of a “problem” is understood and a definition of a problem is not necessary, nor is it necessary to talk about what a problem consists of.
Most of the literature concerning problems seems to be focused on research problems; where they come from, and how to formulate them. These are focused on the rational thought, logic, and the scientific method, but not on a more generic understanding of what a problem is, how it is structured, and how does one solve it.
There are a number of ways to address the concept of problems
One approach I apply has 4 steps.
1. A problem arises within a dynamic evolving system.
2. The problem is analyzed and a solution is found.
3. The solution becomes part of the system– it is integrated into the status quo
