problem-solving
noun
: the process or act of finding a solution to a problem
Let's do some problem-solving and see if we can't figure out what to do.
problem-solving skills
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Create Problem-Solving Sessions One powerful tip is to create interactive, real-world problem-solving sessions.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Wendy has a pragmatic way of acknowledging what is and a sharp mind for creative problem-solving to determine what could be.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
But even a cursory glance around the natural world suggests why Russell may be wrong: No words are needed for animals to perform all sorts of problem-solving challenges that demonstrate high-level cognition.
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2024
These assignments offer exposure to new areas of the business, test your problem-solving abilities, and give you the chance to demonstrate leadership while enhancing your internal network.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Wendy has a pragmatic way of acknowledging what is and a sharp mind for creative problem-solving to determine what could be.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2024
But even a cursory glance around the natural world suggests why Russell may be wrong: No words are needed for animals to perform all sorts of problem-solving challenges that demonstrate high-level cognition.
—Gary Stix, Scientific American, 17 Oct. 2024
These assignments offer exposure to new areas of the business, test your problem-solving abilities, and give you the chance to demonstrate leadership while enhancing your internal network.
—William Arruda, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
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“Problem-solving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/problem-solving. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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