”You find yourself in a difficult situation; you don’t know what to do. You feel overwhelmed by the complex problem at hand, and are unsure of how to proceed. It is important that you take the time to think through your options and develop an effective problem-solving methodology so that you can effectively tackle any issue or challenge.
 

 
First of all, it is beneficial for you to identify exactly what type of issue or challenge it is that needs solving: Is this a structural decision? A conflict between people? Or something else entirely? Once this has been established, then formulate your goal – what outcome would be satisfactory for addressing this particular problem or challenge successfully? Having identified these two key aspects – the nature of the problem itself and its intended outcome – will help guide your thought process as well as inform potential strategies going forward.
 

 
The next step involves gathering information from multiple sources which could provide insights into potential solutions (e.g., friends who have experienced similar situations). This may include talking with individuals who have had success in resolving similar matters before, reading articles on relevant topics online, etc. By carefully researching available resources regarding possible approaches towards successful resolution, will allow greater understanding both within yourself as well as further informing strategic action points moving forward too. Brainstorming ideas and solutions should also be undertaken during this phase so alternative options can be explored further if required too.
 

 
After having done sufficient research around viable methods and considering different opinions from respected stakeholders involved (if applicable), now prioritize certain steps needed in order to achieve desired outcomes based upon each individual circumstance presented. Alternatively, consider grouping tasks together depending on underlying factors such as urgency/time restraints, etc. Whereby tasks more easily achievable sit closer towards the top end, whilst those requiring more detailed analysis placed lower down the list. Now select most pertinent approach out the available ones considered previously and implement, allowing adequate timescales allocated to each task taking into consideration necessary deadlines set. At the same time, consider whether there were other less obvious but equally valid solutions not necessarily evident during the brainstorming phase earlier although noteworthy afterwards later?
 

 
As progress is made along the project timeline created previously, continually monitor progress conducted, ensuring objectives are met in a timely manner, moreover assess results achieved, comparing actual against projected plans set initially, revisit successes where relevant, encourage personal growth, ultimately facilitating future development positively without fail. Additionally, remain open minded throughout the whole process enabling willingness to review decisions taken if circumstances change the context accordingly.
 

 
Overall, adopting a proactive mindset and engaging proactively with issues encountered allows clearer thought processes, resulting in better quality conclusions, collectively forming reliable methodologies suitable for tackling problems head on, successfully, regardless of the size and complexity posed. In doing thus, remember it is imperative to stay focused on the objectives defined at the beginning, firmly keeping in sight the ultimate aim of achieving positive outcomes at every stage of the way, making sure to remain flexible enough to accommodate changes, eventually leading to positive resolutions at every turn…”

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Guest Post by Stephanie Hampton