My Employee Walked Past 6 People to Ask Me Where the Pencils Are. Am I Wrong to Be Annoyed?

Expecting professional, highly compensated employees to try to solve basic problems on their own isn’t micromanagement—it’s ...

Psychology suggests adults who solve problems before mentioning them to anyone aren’t independent by nature: They often trust themselves more than they trust assi…

Some adults work through an entire problem before anyone else knows it exists, researching solutions, testing ideas, making ...
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People Who Listen To Everyone's Problems But Feel Invisible When They Need Help Usually Display These 11 Traits

Some people are just the go-tos when anyone in their circle has a problem. They give great advice, are always understanding, and have an energy that makes people want to approach them for help. The ...

Psychology says people whose learning is driven by curiosity instead of classrooms may solve problems in a way formal education can’t easily copy

Psychologists say curiosity-driven learners may build problem-solving skills that traditional classrooms struggle to replicate.
Computerworld

Technology, people, and problems: how to architect solutions

We meet a solutions architect who tells us that his defining characteristic is curiosity, and that for him success is in solving problems with technology, for people. In a recent episode of the First ...

Personality test: The key you pick reveals if you are logical, intuitive or empathetic while solving problems

This article presents a quick quiz where readers choose a key to reveal their unique problem-solving style. Whether you're a ...