Expert software and systems engineer Allan Sun shares the system he developed for tackling obstacles big and small.

Reducing the workload on caregivers and staff needs to be the priority, says one health system leader. CEOs across the healthcare industry are losing sleep thinking of ways to alleviate workforce ...

As a leader, you need to build the organization’s capacity to make decisions without relying on you—this starts with asking ...

Let me ask you something: Have you ever been absolutely stuck on a problem at work? I mean, the kind of stuck where you keep trying the same thing over and over, just hoping for a different result? It ...

At school or in the office, mind wandering is often frowned upon. Students are told to "snap out of it," and employees are nudged back to focus on the task at hand. Yet new research suggests that with ...

To solve tough problems at work, first ask these questions. Problem solving skills are invaluable in any job. But all too often, we jump to find solutions to a problem without taking time to really ...

Complex organizational problems and chaos are silent killers of productivity and innovation. In today’s fractured work environment, they are more prevalent than ever. Political transitions, ...

What does it take to solve hard problems: There are 3 things essential to problem solving. The right paradigm Pattern recognition Insight The right paradigm: This is the most important part about ...

Many school districts and policymakers are stepping up efforts to teach students the skills they need to be prepared for the jobs of the future. One big area of focus is STEM. Jobs in science, ...

You probably don’t need more time. By Jancee Dunn When I look back on all the major decisions I’ve dithered over, I could scream. It took me a decade to commit to becoming a parent. I wavered for a ...

I recently went to the Telluride Bluegrass Festival and it was one of the most joyful experiences of my life. I have wanted to go for all of the 30 years I knew it existed, but it is not an ...

Problem-solving therapy (PST) helps individuals manage stress by breaking down challenges into practical, manageable steps. The aim of the therapy is to help people cope more confidently with ...