The working backward technique in problem solving varies from the design thinking strategy in the implementation and the processes involved to create a viable solution

Explanation:

One effective problem solving technique is the working$-$back strategy. This strategy works back from the current events to the origins of the problems so as to identify and rectify the cause of the problem. The steps involved are stating the problem and identification of the measures that indicate the problem that one seeks to solve. The next step is working back the logic of the causal factors of the problem. Looking at the history of the events of the situation assess what brought it to the current level. Finally, sketch a solution to the problem to be used in the future such as input flows.

This method of problem solving contrasts to design thinking. Design thinking on the other hand tackles problems through an understanding of the human needs. The first stage is an empathetic understanding to the problem presented. The next stage involves creating observations and synthesizing them to defining the core problem. Ideation is the next stage where ideas are generated to address the needs of the users. The best possible solution is prototyped as the next stage to evaluate its effectiveness. He last step in design thinking is testing of the final solution and the measure it achieves to solve the problem.