Problem Solving: Best Strategies To Decision Ma... Page

: A technique by Edward de Bono that forces a team to look at a problem from six distinct perspectives: Logic (White), Emotion (Red), Caution (Black), Optimism (Yellow), Creativity (Green), and Management (Blue).

: Use First Principles or Trial and Error . For Emotional Stakes : Use the 10-10-10 Rule .

: Evaluate decisions by mapping out S trengths, W eaknesses, O pportunities, and T hreats. This is particularly helpful for business or high-stakes personal choices. Mental Models for Better Decisions Problem Solving: Best Strategies to Decision Ma...

: To combat emotional or impulsive choices, ask how you will feel about the decision in 10 minutes, 10 months, and 10 years.

: To avoid fixing just the symptoms, ask "Why?" five times. This forces you to dig past the surface level to find the actual origin of an issue. : A technique by Edward de Bono that

: Use SWOT or The Six Thinking Hats .

: Don't just consider the immediate effect of a choice. Ask "And then what?" to understand the long-term ripple effects and unintended consequences. : Evaluate decisions by mapping out S trengths,

: Break a problem down to its fundamental truths (the "atoms" of the problem) and build a solution from the ground up, rather than relying on how things have always been done. Collaborative Strategies