In his popular book on creative problem solving, Conceptual Blockbusting: A Guide to Better Ideas, James Adams (2001) follows the nine-dot problem through several increasing challenges. Referring to ...

When trying to solve a problem—small or large—many people may tend to rush to a solution in order to get a process in motion or to just get it off their plate so they can focus on other things.

Problems continuously arise in organizational life, making problem-solving an essential skill for leaders. Leaders who are good at tackling conundrums are likely to be more effective at overcoming ...