What do you do if your problem-solving skills need a boost in your career?

If you think you need to get better at solving problems in your job, there are ways you can improve. Start by looking at times when you found it tough to solve a problem and figure out what went wrong. Learn about different ways to solve problems, like brainstorming or analyzing the root cause. Practice thinking critically by looking at situations from different angles. Ask for feedback from others to see where you can improve. Take on challenging tasks that need creative problem-solving. Work with others to solve problems together and be open to new ideas. Remember to keep trying even if you make mistakes. With practice and patience, you can become a better problem solver and succeed in your career.

You’ve got to start by recognizing your own tremendous skills. I mean, we all have something great within us, you just need to find it. It’s about winning, not just in business, but in skills too.

I believe that there should be a self-evaluation to determine opportunities for improvement and seek training processes that allow improvement. In my case, I have had to search for and take advantage of online training processes that allow me to obtain knowledge and skills that allow me to awaken the interest of companies that are looking for trained personnel. All of this is linked to feedback from people with experience, constant practice until becoming an expert, collaborating with others and above all not losing humility, having the ability to adapt to constant changes.

To boost your problem-solving skills in your career, focus on practicing critical thinking, seeking feedback, learning from others, and honing your analytical abilities through courses or workshops.

1) Inculcate Continuous Learning 2) Break the comfort zone 3) Improve on the analytical skills, challenge yourselves and set/break your own records 4) Enhance decision making skills, warranted by the performance (result oriented)

I agree - an openness to listening to constructive feedback is one of the critical steps to building on and improving your skill toolbox. I was fortunate in my career to have the company I was working for invest in a coach for me. Not only was she amazing, she told me that my openness to taking her feedback and guidance was the reason I was improving my presence with the c-suite. I’ll always be grateful for the time I spent with Jenni. Even when the feedback is hard to hear, sit back and reflect. Journaling it out can be helpful to get past the noise too.

Listen, get out there and talk to the smartest people—really smart. They’ll give you feedback that’s worth, I don’t know, billions! Feedback is the breakfast of champions.

Many people, especially in a leadership function are afraid of getting feedback. This could hurt. But that is your secret source to be more effective, to grow faster, to be more successful. So go out and reach out for feedback. Ask as many people as you can. Then you will get a picture of what you need to improve.

People must be open to receiving observations, suggestions, advice that allows them to improve both personally and professionally, all of which will allow them to move towards perfection.

This, so much this. While not everyone may share your vision of the work you did, or the project you are implementing, but hearing the insightful feedback from others can help in so many ways. Perhaps you get a solid idea from this feedback to not only improve your project, but you even find ways to improve the efficiency of it all. Sometimes though, feedback can be counter-productive, and can let you down. Don't let that be the case, take that feedback and run with it, use it to the best of your ability and show what you've got!

The world is changing, and you’ve got to change with it. Keep learning, keep growing. Don’t get stuck in the past. Embrace the future. I love learning, and you should too.

Never. Stop. Learning. I too was guilty of this, thinking that I had reached a point in my career that learning was just not feasible anymore. I was so wrong. Everyone can learn, everyone can improve, and even the dojo masters need a refresher every now and again. Learning isn't just a tool to keep your mind sharp, its also a great way of networking, communicating, and enriching your mind. Creating some small educational goals throughout the year for yourself can contribute to a more productive and happier you, and why would pass up that opportunity?

Continuous learning will allow them to do the assigned tasks well, reducing or eliminating errors, all in search of excellence

If you want to grow your skills and get better at problem solving, then you need to grow your knowledge. It is not always a new study or important course. You can learn from other people. People who are on that level you want to be! So go out and search for the right people and then start learning from them.

Technology evolves rapidly. Stay updated by reading blogs, taking courses, and attending conferences. If you’re transitioning to cloud-based data engineering, learn about AWS Glue, Azure Data Factory, or Google BigQuery.

To be great, to be really successful, you’ve got to practice. I did it, I do it, and it’s why I win. Practice your skills like a winner—relentlessly, regularly, with passion.

La practica hace al experto. A medida que se hacen una tarea o se busca una solución a un problema, se comenten menos errores. Ademas siempre debe haber custionamientos sobre las soluciones a problemas. Será la mejor solución a este problema? Habrá una mejor solución?

Practice makes perfect. As you complete a task or look for a solution to a problem, fewer mistakes are made. In addition, there should always be questions about solutions to problems. Will it be the best solution to this problem? Will there be a better solution?

Problem-solving is a skill that improves with practice. Solve coding challenges, tackle real-world projects, and participate in hackathons. Regularly work on data pipeline optimization, error handling, or schema design. Apply what you learn in practical scenarios.

Engage regularly in problem-solving activities such as puzzles and brain-teasers. Besides from reading books and taking courses, I also observe how others approach and solve problems. This gives me a different perspective to apply to my own problem-solving.

Collaboration is key, folks. You can’t do it all alone. I work with the best, and that’s how we make great things happen. Surround yourself with the best team—tremendous people.

Collaboration is essential as an operations coordinator to leverage diverse perspectives and skills in problem-solving. By working closely with colleagues and teams, you can achieve more innovative solutions and overcome complex challenges effectively. Additionally, collaboration fosters a sense of ownership and commitment among team members, enhancing overall productivity and success in operations management.

Collaborating exposes you to diverse perspectives and novel approaches. Join data engineering forums, contribute to open-source projects, or pair-program with colleagues. Discuss solutions and learn from others.

Regularly reflecting on your experiences is an important practice for growth. Taking the time to evaluate what worked well and what didn't helps you to adapt and enhance your approach to future challenges. Embracing each experience as an opportunity for learning and growth can help you maintain a flexible mindset and unlock your full potential. Remember, you can turn every experience into a stepping stone toward success.