Identifying Problems

Meetings, Problem Solving and Decision Making

            You can’t solve a problem until you know exactly what the problem is. Most managers agree that identifying the problem—figuring out exactly what it is—is often more than half the battle. In this section we will look at some of the questions to ask yourself and the steps you’ll need to take in order to identify problems.

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Is There Really a Problem?  How basic communication skills can be used to determine if there really is a problem, and then at how to identify and define it. Sometimes the problem is not what is going on. It is how you are reacting to it, or what you are expecting.

Putting Solutions To Work    Problems are “changes” in the way things go. Solutions are also changes. Some people and organizations are better able to handle change than others. At times, a problem can become so entrenched that it becomes “comfortable.” It can even become “normal.” There can actually be resistance to a solution because people are more worried about making a change than they are in living with the problem.

Presenting Your Ideas ;  Creating Effective Presentations Every speech or presentation has three main sections: the introduction, the body and the conclusion.  A speech also includes transitions for coherence. 

The 10 steps to take in defining a problem

Guidelines on How to Put Solutions To Work 

Questions That Can Identify Problems