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*Consider problem solving books related specifically to your issue. Polya's book "How to Solve It", is an example of an excellent book for general problem solving. | *Consider problem solving books related specifically to your issue. Polya's book "How to Solve It", is an example of an excellent book for general problem solving. | ||
*If anything goes wrong during the problem solving process, just start over again. Take notes of anything that goes wrong and try to improve it. | *If anything goes wrong during the problem solving process, just start over again. Take notes of anything that goes wrong and try to improve it. | ||
| − | *Albert Einstein famously said "You cannot solve a problem with the same mind that created it." When you identify a problem, you might be emotionally charged, disappointed that the problem exists. The initial emotional reaction is normal,<ref>Descartes Error, by Antonio Demasio</ref> but how you express it is very important.<ref>Crucial Conversations, by Patterson et al</ref> Getting angry at others will usually put them into a defensive or withdrawn position, far less helpful for collaborative problem solving. Give yourself a moment to let the initial emotions calm down, then you'll be better able to evaluate and decide on how to proceed productively. Try to be calm and logical when approaching a problem, resolution ultimately lies in this approach. | + | *Albert Einstein famously said "You cannot solve a problem with the same mind that created it." When you identify a problem, you might be emotionally charged, disappointed that the problem exists. The initial emotional reaction is normal,<ref name="rf16370">Descartes Error, by Antonio Demasio</ref> but how you express it is very important.<ref name="rf16371">Crucial Conversations, by Patterson et al</ref> Getting angry at others will usually put them into a defensive or withdrawn position, far less helpful for collaborative problem solving. Give yourself a moment to let the initial emotions calm down, then you'll be better able to evaluate and decide on how to proceed productively. Try to be calm and logical when approaching a problem, resolution ultimately lies in this approach. |
== Warnings == | == Warnings == | ||
