Project Management Tips For Problem Solving

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Project Management Tips For Problem Solving
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Keep Things Simple
Sometimes, you need to know everything about a
problem. Other times, it's better to focus on the
parts that are most important and leave the rest
out of your analysis. In order for this approach
to work, you have to be able to identify what is
actually important in any given situation by
asking yourself some basic questions What do I
need? Why am I doing this project? How will we
measure success at the end of it? (And how will
we define "success"?)
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Don't Over-Define the Problem
If you want to solve the problem, don't get
bogged down in details. Don't assume you know
what the problem is and don't jump to
conclusions. Don't worry about being wrong, or
even if you are right--the point is that whatever
solution comes out of this process will be better
than what was there before and will help move
your organization forward toward its goals.
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Consider Your Audience
The first step to solving problems is knowing
your audience. Who are they? What do they want to
hear? How can you use this information to
influence them and, ultimately, solve the
problem? Let's say that you're working on a
project for a client who wants an app built for
their company. You could present them with
several different options one that does
everything they need and another that does half
the things but looks better. If it's clear from
the beginning that this client cares more about
aesthetics than functionality (or vice versa),
then presenting either option would be
appropriate because it aligns with their needs as
an end user and helps both parties determine
which path makes more sense going forward.
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Think Outside the Box
The first thing you need to do is think outside
the box. Let's say you are working on a project
and have hit a roadblock you cannot find a
solution to your problem. In this situation, it's
important to consider the problem from a
different perspective or angle. If you still
don't see an answer after thinking about it from
this new perspective, then try considering it
from yet another angle until finally coming up
with something that works for you!
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Break It Down into Smaller Parts
When you're trying to solve a problem, it's easy
for your brain to get stuck in a loop of thinking
about how big and overwhelming the issue is. This
can lead you down an endless rabbit hole of worry
and frustration with no end in sight. One way to
avoid this is by breaking down your problem into
smaller parts that are easier to deal with
individually--and more importantly, something
that can be achieved in a reasonable amount of
time! This will help keep you motivated and
focused on the task at hand instead of feeling
overwhelmed by its enormity. And if all goes
according your plan, these smaller steps will
eventually lead up towards solving your entire
issue once again (but hopefully this time without
any roadblocks).
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