problem-solving
noun
: the process or act of finding a solution to a problem
Let's do some problem-solving and see if we can't figure out what to do.
problem-solving skills
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Personal Development: Work on your personal development, including your leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Melissa Houston, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
Mercury North Node: Clear communication and problem-solving are vital.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
As with focusing too much on speed, this approach de-prioritizes any chance for deep understanding of math concepts and development of their problem-solving abilities.
—Shalinee Sharma, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
The best move in those situations is to focus on managing your feelings, not problem-solving your circumstances.
—Anna Borges, SELF, 6 Aug. 2024
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Melissa Houston, Forbes, 17 Aug. 2024
Mercury North Node: Clear communication and problem-solving are vital.
—Lisa Stardust, Peoplemag, 13 Aug. 2024
As with focusing too much on speed, this approach de-prioritizes any chance for deep understanding of math concepts and development of their problem-solving abilities.
—Shalinee Sharma, TIME, 7 Aug. 2024
The best move in those situations is to focus on managing your feelings, not problem-solving your circumstances.
—Anna Borges, SELF, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Problem-solving.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/problem-solving. Accessed 10 Sep. 2024.
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