How could we avoid rushing to solutions when problem-solving?

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"Before you can solve a problem, you need to know what exactly you're trying to solve. Unfortunately, too many of us want to rush to conclusions before clearly understanding the problem."

Problem-solving, by its nature, is a stressful process. This natural aspect, alongside time constraints, may result in rushing to solutions. These solutions are not usually the best ones and may result in more problems or loss of resources. How can we avoid such problems? How can we ensure we are using the best approach to find the best solution to address the situation we are focusing on? How can we distinguish rushed solutions and be skeptical of them?

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To avoid rushing to solutions it is essential to follow a structured problemsolving approach Here are a few strategies that can help Define the problem Take the time to clearly understand and define t... View the full answer