Powerful Problem Solving

To create effectively, transcend brainstorming

Arnaud — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 16:23:09 +0000

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Remember what you’re good at

Arnaud — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:12:12 +0000

Don't think that your expertise necessarily transfers to other subjects. Assume ignorance and proceed cautiously, rather than storming ahead with misplaced confidence. . . . → Read More: Remember what you’re good at

Think big, start small, scale fast

Arnaud — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 13:47:45 +0000

Sometimes, failure is not an option. In these instances, break your problem into smaller, more manageable ones, solve each, and re-integrate them into an overall solution. . . . → Read More: Think big, start small, scale fast

Don’t get lost in the terminology

Arnaud — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:27:37 +0000

Since there is not a commonly accepted terminology to classify logic trees, it can be confusing to know what we're talking about. Here is a proposal. . . . → Read More: Don’t get lost in the terminology

Triangulate on answers

Arnaud — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:37:48 +0000

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Display information effectively

Arnaud — Mon, 14 Mar 2011 14:36:56 +0000

Choosing the right chart is key to support a presentation effectively. If you can't find the right chart format amongst the "standard" ones, develop your own custom one. . . . → Read More: Display information effectively

Use an Ishikawa diagram… or a diagnosis issue tree

Arnaud — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:24:48 +0000

An Ishikawa diagram is a standard tool to diagnose a problem, as is a diagnosis issue tree. The two have similarities and differences. . . . → Read More: Use an Ishikawa diagram… or a diagnosis issue tree

Don’t make decisions based on culture (alone))

Arnaud — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 19:17:19 +0000

Never accept "that's the way we always do it" as a valid explanation of why you should take a decision. Instead, probe deeper and change the culture. . . . → Read More: Don’t make decisions based on culture (alone))

Diagnose like a Tappet Brother

Arnaud — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 16:12:26 +0000

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Use your issue tree as a decision tree

Arnaud — Sat, 19 Feb 2011 18:15:17 +0000

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