Employers are increasingly looking for problem-solving skills in their workforce, according to the Future of Jobs report by the World Economic Forum. While many employers recognize this need when ...

Solving problems isn't just good for math tests and jigsaw puzzles. The skill could land you your dream job. In fact, a 2019 survey of more than 3,000 employers found that more than 91% of employers ...

Systems thinking and critical thinking are distinct yet complementary cognitive tools essential for effective problem-solving. Systems thinking allows businesses to understand and address the broad ...

This post summarizes key research and tips from the “Unicorn and Flute Problems” episode of our podcast, Talk Psych to Me. Available on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. We have a ...

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Many people lump critical thinking and problem-solving together into one basket, and while there are similarities, there are also distinct differences. Critical thinking utilizes analysis, reflection, ...

Imagine that your focused mind is like your right hand, and your unfocused mind is like your left. You'll get more done by using both. And it lightens cognitive load. Using only focused effort is like ...