Creative Problem Solving: Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, Feynman Technique and Beyond

by Lawrence Wilson

This book will introduce you to the fundamentals, innovative techniques, and proven strategies that will unleash your inner creativity and elevate you to become a master of creative problem-solving . The scope of creative problem-solving is broad, covering everything from financial and technological challenges in business to personal health and well-being issues. Whether it's finding academic solutions in education and research, leading a team to overcome organizational hurdles, or devising creative solutions to improve processes and outcomes, creative problem-solving requires a versatile skill set.

Learn ten of the most valuable problem solving techniques including Root Cause Analysis, 5 Whys, and the Feynman Technique. These techniques can be used by both individuals and teams to solve qualitative and technical challenges.

The aim of this book is to furnish the reader with a comprehensive survey of the top ten most noteworthy problem-solving strategies and steer them towards selecting the ideal approach(es) for their conundrum, executing the method, and evaluating the outcome. This book endeavors to equip the reader with a thorough understanding of how to wield these techniques with efficacy, enabling them to tackle problems effectively across a spectrum of scenarios. Importance of Creative Problem Creative problem-solving is an indispensable and vital skill for achieving success in today's rapidly changing and dynamic world.The following are reasons why creative problem-solving holds immense significance. Benefits of Creative Problem Solving The foremost benefit of creative problem-solving is the development of the cognitive faculties of individuals and teams to analyze problems through a novel lens. It encourages them to think outside the box and approach problems in a more innovative way, thereby improving problem-solving skills. Brainstorming and mind mapping are some of the tools that can aid in generating unique and ingenious ideas. Creative problem-solving also enhances an individual or organization's adaptability and resilience. The " SWOT analysis " tool is another tool that can aid individuals and organizations in identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats to formulate a plan of action to respond to them.

199 pages, Paperback

Published March 4, 2023

About the author

Lawrence E. Wilson has worked in Silicon Valley, CA (USA) for almost 30 years. He has worked for leading high tech vendors including Cisco, IBM, WebEx and Nortel Networks. Moreover, he obtained his BA degree from the University of Michigan and an MBA from George Washington University. Lawrence is the Founder-Owner of Genesys Ventures (eTraining & eCertification) and Genesys Digital (ePublishing).

His audio and ebook series include:

Data Driven Organizations
Era of Digital Finance
Learning Wizard
National Security and Foreign Policy
The Interview Prodigy
Transformative Innovation

He is passionate about salvation, the Jewish people and Israel, innovative technology, including artificial intelligence, digital finance, quantum computing and autonomous vehicles.

Lawrence is also intrigued with the principles and techniques for "learning and education". Many of these ideas are found in his "Learning Wizard" book series.