Problem solving is an important skill to have in order to be a good leader.
We solve small and large problems daily. If I put a difficult circumstance in front of you right now, would you leap in headfirst or sit on your hands? That’s just two ways of how not to resolve an issue.
Some managers can’t solve problems because they lack commitment to follow through or they act rashly without consideration for people, circumstances, and environment. Leaders adopt a method to handle tough situations.
Leaders like you need a foundation of how to sort things out. Keep in mind that problem solving is not the same as decision making—it is a METHOD that includes decision making.
Your method can pop up in everyday life, for example, in travel planning. Here is a simple way to be a better problem solver.