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 ...

Like all of us, I am addicted to silly games on my smart phone. To justify the time, I imagine I play games that help me stay mentally sharp. One word game had me beat. The goal was to find every ...

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, ...

A problem doesn't last a lifetime. But how you deal with it can make it linger for years without resolution. In my studies about the topic, I've identified that, in addition to everything that ...

What if the secret to standing out at work wasn’t about working harder or even faster, but about thinking differently? In a world where artificial intelligence is becoming as commonplace as email, ...

I read your recent column on identifying problems at work (singling out the problem, finding the positive advantages, hidden benefits, etc.). I have no trouble recognizing problems, but solving them ...

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, ...

Supply chains face numerous risks and disruptions, from geopolitical conflict to extreme weather events, labor disputes, and beyond. More than ever, supply chain professionals need creative thinking ...