Three Thumb Rules for Problem Solving!

We do come across several problems daily!

Both in our professional & personal life*.

*However, I strongly believe that it's ONE life and we need to hustle and manage.

Over the last 15 years, 3 things always helped me to solve any problem.

Literally ANY problem!

Here's What I've learnt & helped me the best...

So whenever we are asked to solve a problem something as simple as a mathematical equation "y=mx+c" or got ourselves into a complex scenario with other people...YOUR defacto should be these 3 steps.

1. Digging the root cause - "WE NEED DATA"

Don't NOT jump to conclusions or encourage repercussions! Every problem will have a solution. That's definite!

Once you are into a problem...whether given or gotten into ;)

Dig for the past info, from when it has started to what all made it occur. Once you find concrete data points, all you've to do is DIG more!

Slicing and dicing is obvious but don't fall into obvious conclusions, figure out probabilities and frame strong "hypothesis" supported with all facts & figures!

Bingo - You're 50% done solving your challenge.

2. Brainstorm - At Speed with Great Depth & Focus!

After we have an initial hypothesis....

Hunt for people who can figure out, comment, argue or support us in our discussion.

Seek an opinion from 4-5 people and you'll end with 2 scenarios

1st scenario - If your initial hypothesis is proved wrong - Go back to step one.

2nd scenario - You're hypothesis will have stronger chances of being True/Correct.

3. Look out for Multiple Solutions - Find an Optimal One...

Now's the REAL DEAL...

Once you are aware of the problem statement and you have strong hypothesis which leads to solution...

You'll have "n" no. of ways to solve the problem!

Figure the best ideal way to solve it...

Hint - The easy ways of solving aren't always ideal...

This simple framework always helped me crack any given challenge!

P.S. Feel free to share your thoughts & frameworks to solve any challenge.