A problem-focused psychodynamic approach helps people address the triggers, early experiences, self-assessments, expectations of others, and conflicts and defenses that drive them.

No matter which business philosophy you prescribe to, the fact remains that in order to get more people to buy whatever you're selling, you need to tap into their problems and provide a solution. When ...

New programs from Good Business Lab and ILO show how this approach can unlock great potential for industries across the world. Employers are increasingly looking for problem-solving skills in their ...

Relationships may defy comprehension, confusing us perhaps beyond their actual difficulty. When we are distressed, lonely, insecure, enthusiastic, passionate or head-over-heels, it’s much harder to ...

A problem doesn't last a lifetime. But how you deal with it can make it linger for years without resolution. In my studies about the topic, I've identified that, in addition to everything that ...

Karl Popper, one of the most influential 20 th-century philosophers of science, eloquently stated, “All life is problem solving.” I’ve often contended that the best leaders are the best problem ...

Five steps to ensure that you don’t jump to solutions by Julia Binder and Michael D. Watkins When business leaders confront complex problems, there’s a powerful impulse to dive right into “solving” ...

What if the secret to solving the world’s most complex problems wasn’t about thinking bigger, but thinking smaller, breaking things down to their most basic truths? This is the power of first ...