Question

Discuss several creative problem-solving techniques and their merits

Answer 1

Problem Solving Technics:

The following are the problem solving technics.

Brainstorming: It is a problem solving technique where in different opinions from different set of peoples are encouraged in a meeting. Then the best of the ideas are finally selected to implement and find a solution to the identified problem.
Merit:

Creative ideas can be generated through this process.

Encourage of all employees motivates them towards the organization.

Design Thinking: This is a problem solving techniques has come up recently and uses analytical thinking. Its process involved defining the problem, analyzing, ideation, prototyping, choosing the best, implementing and finally learning through the whole process.

Merit:

It is a structured process.
It encourages innovative ideas.
Conducting of this process is a quiet interesting exercise where boredom is avoided.

Fishbone Diagram: This is a problem solving technique wherein the cause and effect of a problem is shown in a diagram.

Merit:

The root cause of a problem can be identified through this method.
The final outcome can be visualized and corrected if needed.