I have more than 35 years of experience working in the real estateindustry and business world. Throughout my career, I have had to demonstrateproficiency in a wide range of executive-level managerial and developmentskills, one of which is problem-solving.
Several steps are involved in effective problem-solving.
- Identifyingthe issues is the first step, since it ensures everyone is clear about what,exactly, the problem is. Keep in mind that individuals often have differingviews of what a problem’s particular issues are, and discussing the problemwith those most affected helps with collecting important facts about theproblem.
- Once the problem is defined, the next step is to develop and listpossible solutions. Creativity is an important part of the brainstormingprocess.
- Assessing the risk of each option and the availability of resourceshelps when deciding on a solution, as do economy of effort and timing. Thesefour factors allow managers and staff to see a clear picture of an option andunderstand what is necessary for carrying out said option.
- Once a solution isdecided upon, implementation of the plan is the next step. Developing acommunication plan and an implementation process ensures the solution iscarried out smoothly.
