A new book by career consultant Nir Bashan offers simple strategies to help us focus on creativity to succeed in our jobs, ...

Solving problems isn't just good for math tests and jigsaw puzzles. The skill could land you your dream job. In fact, a 2019 survey of more than 3,000 employers found that more than 91% of employers ...

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If you try to solve a long-term problem with an immediate, short-term solution, the problem will continue to present itself until you fix the core issue. Relax your assumptions to boost creativity.

Creative problem-solving can be an exhilarating experience. You get a triple benefit: the euphoric 'aha' moment of solving a puzzle, the pride of accomplishing a goal, and the deeper self-discovery of ...

An early attempt at creating a universal problem- solving machine. Developed in 1957 by Herbert Simon, J.C. Shaw and Allen Newell, the General Problem Solver (GPS) was designed to solve any problem ...