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The Nature of Problem-Solving

Problem-solving is one of the most important skills, say the employers of today. It stands out among other skills, which are attributes like [1]:

  • Positive attitude

  • Communication

  • Teamwork

  • Self-management

  • Willingness to learn

  • Resilience

Now that is quite a list; fortunately, we will deal only with problem-solving in this book. But that appears to be sufficient.

And so we find that Forbes declares [2]:

“Problem solving is the essence of what leaders exist to do…their goal is to minimize the occurrence of problems”. Yes, one solution is to keep them from happening.

We will feature a dozen ways to deal with problem-solving, each one requiring considerable effort to use and master. In addition, these ...

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