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Ken Watanabe
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August 25 - September 3, 2024
Rather than accepting the status quo, true problem solvers are constantly trying to proactively shape their environment.
The kids learn the importance of not just problem solving skills, but also leadership, teamwork, creativity, persistence, charm, and kaizen (continuous improvement) to make their vision come true.
Rather than feeling as though your life is out of your control, you can take charge and shape the world around you. Instead of being overwhelmed by the challenges you face every day, you can learn to enjoy them and overcome them.
Problem solving isn’t a talent limited to the lucky few. It’s actually a skill and a habit that you can learn.
being a critic is easy; getting stuff done is the real challenge.
Even if you know how things should be done, it’s useless if you aren’t willing to roll up your sleeves and get to work.
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She loves coming up with new ideas. But it rarely goes beyond that.
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He just doesn’t realize that stopping to think can be just as important as taking action.
Do you love to dream but hate to plan?
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Problem-solving kids have a real flair for setting goals and getting things accomplished. They take overcoming challenges in stride.
they think about the root causes of their problems and map out an effective plan before and while taking action, and they are willing to rework their plan as new challenges pop up.
Problem-solving kids enjoy learning from their successes as well as...
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The tool kit of a problem-solving kid includes identifying the root cause of a problem and setting specific goals. They have positive attitudes and stay focused on what can be changed rather than what already happened. They come up with specifi...
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Problem solving isn’t a talent that some people have and others don’t. It’s a habit. By developing the right skills and adopting the right attitude, anyone can become a problem-solving kid.
If you never take action, you’ll never get any feedback on your attempts, and without feedback, you’ll never grow as a problem-solving kid.
When you do take action, every result is an opportunity to reflect and learn valuable lessons.
Problem solving is a process that can be broken down into four steps: (1) understand the current situation; (2) identify the root cause of the problem; (3) develop an effective action plan; and (4) execute until the problem is solved, making modifications as necessary.
Problem solving is a combination of thinking and acting. Just doing one or the other won’t get you anywhere.
This is why you have to keep asking the “why” and the “how” to develop a custom-made action plan.
Even if the problem you face is big and complicated, if you learn how to break it down into smaller, manageable problems, you will be able to solve it.
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Sometimes when you’re developing a logic tree it helps to draw a picture. It will help you identify the parameters that can be changed.
The better you get at understanding the symptoms and identifying the root causes, the better you will get at developing effective solutions.
• Step 1: Diagnose the situation and identify the root cause of the problem. 1A List all the potential root causes of the problem. 1B Develop a hypothesis for the likely root cause. 1C Determine the analyses and information required to test the hypothesis. 1D Analyze and identify the root cause.
Step 2: Develop the solution. 2A Develop a wide variety of solutions to solve the problem. 2B Prioritize actions. 2C Develop an implementation plan.
You’re not collecting information just for the sake of collecting it, or analyzing it just for fun. You’re doing it to help you make better decisions.
People often fall into the trap of collecting information and conducting analyses just for the sake of doing them. Don’t forget that the point of all this research is to help you make informed decisions.
While it’s nice to get praise, sometimes it can be tough to listen to criticism, but both are important when you’re trying to figure out how to improve.
People have different strengths. You can accomplish more by collaborating with others who have strengths you may lack.
There’s a proven problem-solving kids’ process for figuring out how to achieve such a goal. • Step 1: Set a clear goal. • Step 2: Determine the gap between the goal and the current situation. • Step 3: Form a hypothesis about how to close the gap and achieve the goal. 3A List as many options and ideas as possible. 3B Select the best ideas as the hypothesis. • Step 4: Check the hypothesis. Go back to step 3 if the hypothesis is disproved. 4A Determine the analyses and information required to test the hypothesis. 4B Analyze and develop action plan.
If you have specific conditions for achieving your goal, you should include them in the goal statement.
The more specific the goal is, the more specific the action plan will be. Whenever you set a goal, get into the habit of asking yourself, “What specifically do I want to achieve? When do I want to achieve it? What specific conditions do I have?”
The basic structure places the conclusion or main message at the top and lists the supporting rationales on the bottom, like the supporting bricks of a pyramid.
The impact of your actions is determined by the following equation: Impact=plan effectiveness x quality of execution
To achieve the most impact, you need to have an effective plan and great execution. If you have one but not the other, you won’t be able to reach your goal. You need both.
Remember to monitor your progress and revise your plan as necessary. Very few things in life ever go as perfectly as planned.
We tend to be swayed by our first impressions. If we first think something is attractive, we tend to try to collect evidence that supports that idea. On the other hand, if we think something is unattractive, we tend to highlight only its negative points. It is critical to avoid this tendency in order to make a sound decision.
How can they develop their talent if they don’t get to play?
We often make important decisions without taking enough time to think through the options and to track down accurate information.
“I guess you can change your destiny if you try to shape it yourself.”
As Seneca said, “Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity.”
• Spend less time worrying about things and more time thinking about actions you can take to get closer to your goals, then actually take action. • Ask for advice. You don’t have to figure everything out on your own. Look for information to help you make the best decision in the given time. • Challenge your own thinking processes and your conclusions. Ask the following questions: • What are the pros and cons? Do I have the full list? Which option looks more attractive considering both the pros and the cons? Are the pros and cons really pros and cons? What actions could I take to enhance the
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Problem solving is easy when you know how to set a clear goal, figure out how to reach it, and follow through while reviewing your progress and making changes to your plan as necessary.
