As toddlers, the constant repetition of the question "Why?" marks the exuberance of curiosity, a trait that, over time, tends to wane in the face of weary parents providing half-hearted answers or ...

If you want to stand out in a job interview, you'll need more than just the right outfit or an impressive resume; you've got to show off your ability to tackle challenges and solve problems. Employers ...

You can learn a lot about a leader by the way they respond when someone brings them a problem. Do they immediately jump in with a solution? Or do they pause, ask a question and guide the team toward ...

How would you describe your company’s problem-solving culture? I have asked any number of managers that question; as often as not, it’s received with a blank stare. Most managers haven’t thought about ...

Nelson Repenning, MIT Sloan School of Management Distinguished Professor of System Dynamics and Organizational Studies. Courtesy MIT Sloan School of Management It’s often said that most business books ...

Problem-solving skills are at the top of everybody’s list of what makes for a great leader. The mindset is that if you can solve problems, you’re going to go far. But in reality, only people who solve ...