In an article on msnbc, NBC News space analyst James Oberg discussed how engineers need to be smart enough to ask the right questions. He’s referring to questions beyond technical questions to those ...

Gene Kranz, the steel-nerved flight director of the troubled Apollo 13 mission, is widely associated with the gritty epigram, “failure is not an option.” In fact, Kranz–a breathtakingly effective ...

Wisdom from Martin Luther King Jr. can do more than just motivate and inspire. His words hold meaning for anyone trying to reach a goal. Martin Luther King Jr. may be one of the most well-known and ...

Problem-solving is an essential life skill that involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving challenges effectively. Have you ever found yourself staring at a problem, feeling like you’re trying to ...

Problem-solving and decision-making by elected bodies can be complex, convoluted and, to some, a veritable conundrum. Parents, schools, communities and societies are increasingly wary over youthful — ...

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, ...

Often leaders will think they are driving a problem-solving culture by insistent, or even just encouraging, team members to utilize the tools and templates of problem-solving. However, most ...

Building a business is a marathon, not a sprint. Anybody can show up to a meeting with a big smile and a flashy pitch deck, but true passion and will-power ultimately carry founders through the ...

Imagine Jo: Everyone in Jo's life recognizes her as an outstanding problem solver. She's the type of person who seems capable of almost anything. Jo excels at intuitive problem-solving. Over her life, ...

The designers for Monte Vista Elementary School’s proposed outdoor classroom had some key questions to answer: What materials could they use while staying under the district’s $10,000 budget? How much ...