All Things Considered, post 43
Four steps to Problem Solving
Public schools for years have used techniques and methods which have standardized education with a fact-based knowledge foundation that lacks problem solving skills. There are exceptions of course, such as magnet schools which specialized in subject area that demand problem solving skills. However, in general the national educational results show a generation who is dependent on the small percentage of people who understand how to use problem solving skills to their advantage. The people in the smaller group are the risk takers, the leaders and the inventors the rest of new generation follows. There are four steps to problem solving, that with effort, anyone can use to their benefit.
First, a person has to recognize or realize there is a problem to solve. In many recovery programs, this is the first step. When a problem is not recognized, situations for that person at a minimum stay the same, and at maximum, get much worse. When there is change, it must not be made for its own sake, since that is fruitless. There needs to be a reason for a change, and that starts when a problem exists.
With the knowledge is that alterations needs to be made, the question next is, how does someone get started? Barriers can be overcome with more information. Details are found, and options are formed. Information can be found easily, electronically, and with a network of other people looking for answers. Resources are shared, but sometimes difficult questions have the most obvious answers. Choices are ready to be made, while others stuck at the first step are given their choices, some of which may not apply to the problem-solving person.
The third step in the problem solving process is acting on one of the choices. It is important to note here that inaction, once the choices are presented, counts as an action. Procrastination is an art for some people. It is now entrepreneurs emerge, politicians begin their careers, and leaders in life get recognized. Children who possess these qualities have a brighter future ahead of them. They ask “what if…” or ”how much would it take to…” This is a creative, intuitive process, but it works.
The last step, the follow-up, may take years for the ultimate results of choices made to come to life. Athletes, singers, artists and performers of all types can trace their careers to a time when a choice was made to make a turn in a different direction. The follow up may mean hours of repetition of routine tasks by those involved to rise above the competition. Mentors, teachers and coaches challenge the students to be better problem-solvers.
The Lord created man in His own image, and looking at the natural world, it is clear He was creative beyond in a way man could ever imagine. We were created with intelligence to make choices, to solve problems, and to help others. Our problems we face everyday can be solved by anyone if the four steps of the problem-solving process are used, and then our lives, and the lives of those around us, can be better.
Peace be you with always,
Rev. Paul Abernathy
“Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord.” -2 Peter 1:2
Contact Paul Abernathy at paulabernathy@gmail.com.
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