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Ask HN: How does one get better at problem solving?
Although I am most interested in Programming and Software Architectural problem solving, I am open to other areas too, including but not limited to Math, Art, Logic etc.
- sharemywin 9y agoHere are seven-steps for an effective problem-solving process. Identify the issues. Be clear about what the problem is. ... Understand everyone's interests. ... List the possible solutions (options) ... Evaluate the options. ... Select an option or options. ... Document the agreement(s). ... Agree on contingencies, monitoring, and evaluation. http://www.mediate.com/articles/thicks.cfm http://www.mediate.com/articles/thicks.cfm
- sharemywin 9y agoStanding meetings with vague purposes, such as “status updates,” are rarely a good use of time. Consider who is invited. When you're calling a meeting, take time to think about who really needs to be there. ... Stick to your schedule. ... Take no hostages. ... Start on time, end on time. ... Ban technology. ... Follow up. https://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesleadershipforum/2014/02/05/seven-steps-to-running-the-most-effective-meeting-possible/&refURL=https://www.google.com/&referrer=https://www.google.com/ https://www.forbes.com/forbes/welcome/?toURL=https://www.for...
- sharemywin 9y ago10 Longtime Brainstorming Techniques that Still Work 1. Teleporting Storming 2. Figuring Storming 3. Mind the Gap 4. Changing Your Attributes 5. Mind Mapping 6. Superstorming 7. Medici Effect Storming 8. Blind Writing 9. Group Ideation Storming 10. Reverse Storming https://www.inc.com/john-boitnott/10-longtime-brainstorming-techniques-that-still-work.html https://www.inc.com/john-boitnott/10-longtime-brainstorming-...
- FroshKiller 9y agoTry to solve problems. If you solve one, great. If you don't, try to solve the problem of why you couldn't solve that problem. If possible, try to solve the problem again.