From the course: Ten Habits of Great Problem-Solvers

The importance of problem-solving

From the course: Ten Habits of Great Problem-Solvers

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The importance of problem-solving

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- Look at the top or near the top of any workplace skills and demand list, and you'll see it sitting there. Something so common, something we all do all day, every day, and yet something so few of us truly excel at. What is it? Problem solving. A study conducted by the American Management Association indicates that 70% of executives say that problem solving and associated critical thinking are the most important skills organizations need to grow. So those who are really good at it increase their value to their organization and their attractiveness to potential hiring personnel. They're able to increase productivity, efficiency, sales and profits, and achieve just about any organizational goal. They become the person everyone wants on their team because they are so good at adapting and overcoming. And what makes great problem solvers so good at solving problems might surprise you. It's their habits. I'm leadership and self-leadership expert, Scott Mautz, and in this course you'll learn the habits of the best problem solvers informed by research with over 3000 executives labeled as great problem solvers by their peers. This insight is blended with classic habit building science so you could develop your own tailor routine, your own problem solving habits. As a result, you will consistently be better equipped to solve problems effectively. So join me in my course. 10 Habits of Great Problem Solvers. It's a solution for success.

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