Barriers to Effective Problem Solving

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Barriers to Effective Problem Solving

• Group Members

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Objectives of presentation

• After completion of this presentation, the reader
  will be able to
• List the 5 barriers to problem solving
• Provide an explanation statement that reinforces
  the student understands each barrier listed.

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Barriers to Effective Problem Solving

• Even the ablest of problem solvers will be
  unsuccessful at times.
• Problems can be complex and hidden and thus elude
  the arduous application of the problem solving
  steps.

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Barriers to Effective Problem Solving

• There are barriers to problem-solving
  effectiveness.
• Overcoming these barriers will enhance your
  ability to solve problems but will not guarantee
  success

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What are the barriers?

• Lack of Clarity in stating the problem
• Not getting the needed information

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What are the barriers? (cont.)

• Premature testing of alternative solutions or
  premature choice.
• A critical, evaluative, competitive climate.
• Pressure for conformity

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Summary

• Understanding the barriers to problem solving can
  assist a person in becoming more successful.
• However, it should be noted that overcoming these
  barriers will enhance your ability to solve
  problems but will not always guarantee success.

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Reference List

• Russell, R.V. (2001). Leadership in Recreation
  (2nd ed.). Boston McGraw Hill, pp. 85-86.

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Example of Question (should be a Word Document)

• Objective List the 5 barriers to problem
  solving
• Question Which of the below is not one of the
  five barriers to problem solving?
• Lack of clarity in stating the problem
• Not getting the needed information
• Premature testing of alternative solutions or
  premature choice.
• A critical, evaluative, competitive climate.
• Pressure for non-conformity