Problem Solving Summary

Problem Solving Summary

Our problem-solving styles and strategies are almost similar compare to one another. We also use different methods as our schedules and availabilities change. Some works better depending on how tight our schedules are, and it also depends on different life circumstances.

We, in Team-C all agreed that the first part of problem solving is to figure out what our problems are. Each one of us analyzes each problem first. This way it would me a lot easier to find solutions, options and answers for each problem.

One of our team members like to do research from multiple resources while taking notes. Some of us like to read other materials in addition to reading our EBooks/text books whenever there is spare time to use. This would seem a lot, but it helps us understand better. We understand that by researching other resources, there will be more chances of getting better results. When trying to solve a problem, it is better not to take short cuts. We have a team member that does well by working on the smaller parts first. Doing it one step at a time and putting all his together later makes sense and less intimidating rather than trying to solve the big problem right away. We try to learn everything as much as possible as this will help us with our academic problem in the future. We also believe that even those that seem to be non-sense right now will have sense and will be used in our later studies. Every little thing we learn will accumulate and will become great knowledge.

As we all know, time management is also critical to the success of problem solving. Sometimes, most of us are too busy taking care of our personal life like family and other issues that hinder us from dedicating enough time for school. Thus time management and deadlines become a major problem. Waiting until the last minute trying to finish up a project or solve a problem never worked for most of us. Some others do work better under extreme pressure with limited time, and some hate rushing as this usually does not have a good results.

Using a calendar on our computer and syncing it with our phone can be used as a great reminder to keep us on tract. Furthermore, using the people around us to help keep us accountable is another great way to not miss deadlines.

As our life, schedule and even our mood change, there are always strategies to use that suit us best depending on each situations. Also, looking at examples of other previously finished solutions and taking what works well for us, will always hold strong in problem solving. It is imperative that while working on anything, to keep an open mind and never be scared of trying new things. It is an open mind that thinks outside the box and often finds solutions that have never been thought up before.