What do you do if you're faced with ambiguity and uncertainty in problem solving?

Dealing with ambiguity is like solving a mystery/crime. Assumptions have to be made. For each assumption, perform a rule-out analysis. Factual rule-out can lead to logical deductions.

Embracing uncertainty is key when facing complex problems. By acknowledging that not all variables are known, you can explore solutions without feeling the pressure for immediate perfection. This mindset allows you to stay flexible and open to evolving solutions, rather than being paralyzed by the need for complete information.

It's essential to adopt a flexible and systematic approach. Leading to more robust and innovative solutions I would suggest to: - Clearly define the problem you are trying to solve. Break down the problem into smaller, more manageable components that you can address individually - Gather information - Brainstorm a variety of possible solutions and approaches - Evaluate risks & benefits - Test hypotheses - Iterate and adapt - Seek input and collaboration - Manage stress and emotions - Regardless of whether you achieve the desired result, reflect on your problem-solving process and outcomes - Learn from Experience!

When trying to solve a problem, embracing the unknown is essential instead of avoiding it. To do this, you must first identify the unclear variables and then use a flexible and iterative approach to accommodate changes as new information arises. By embracing uncertainty, you can explore potential solutions and their outcomes, encouraging creativity and innovation. This approach can help you better understand the problem, uncover unforeseen opportunities, and develop a robust strategy to adapt to changing circumstances. It also enables you to become more resilient and agile when tackling complex challenges, leading to more sustainable and successful outcomes.

Embrace the uncertainty as an opportunity for creativity and innovation. Use it as a chance to explore new ideas and approaches that wouldn't be considered in more predictable situations. Trust your instincts, draw on past experiences, and collaborate with others to find unique solutions. Remember, sometimes the greatest breakthroughs come from navigating the unknown with confidence and adaptability.

It's simple. If you're not able to solve a problem, it means your data is lacking. You need to collect more data which will lead you to a conclusion after data analysis. Once you collect the abundance of data, you'll analyze them and then you get some insights and creative Ideas. The more you analyze the data, the more creative ideas you get to solve a problem.

Regardless of if you are at the start of the process or stuck with uncertainty part way through - revisit the facts. Starting from first principles is so important - it eliminates any decisions or cognitive bias and helps introduce clarity.

One thing I have found helpful in my experience in the FMCG industry is to first get comfortable with the ever changing landscape and once you have that foster a growth mindset. A growth mindset allows you to adapt to change quicker and embrace the unknown. If faced with ambiguity I put my hand up and I ask questions. Being curios is step one in building the foundation needed for the decision making process.

Gathering information is essential when dealing with ambiguous problems. For example, when I had to optimize a marketing campaign for a new product launch, I focused on what was known and uncertain. I contacted experts, conducted surveys, and analyzed market trends to gather relevant data. Even though there were still uncertainties, having this information allowed me to make informed decisions about the campaign's direction and resource allocation. This approach helped me progress despite the ambiguity, leading to a successful campaign launch.

Un Pensamiento abstracto, lateral y periférico, donde considero toda variable, donde cada ángulo representa un punto de vista, me permite abordar lo que conozco y lo que desconozco. Afinar mi capacidad de respuesta, realizar encuestas y preguntas, analizar y profundizar en esquemas mentales y hechos, observando el espectro completo y armando piezas que me revelaran progresivamente una o varias soluciones. Me ayuda a entender que si no existiese la incertidumbre y diéramos como un hecho lo que tenemos medianamente frente a nuestros ojos, no estaríamos profundizando o creando verdaderas soluciones. Si no al contrario estaríamos alargando el problema. La incertidumbre me ayuda a entender que hay más, aun por descubrir.

Don't just analyze patterns in the information you're considering; also analyze patterns in similar information and the problem statement itself. The answer to the problem might be more visible in a similar (or even very dissimilar problem). And, wording or rewording the problem statement appropriately may be sufficient to find a solution as well. For example a few days ago I was trying to resolve a user permissions issue in a software instance. While researching the issue, I saw the answer to a problem I had encountered three months ago and had never solved, by pure happenstance. In another issue, a user was unable to solve an issue, simply clarifying with them the error message was enough to clean up the problem statement and solve.

Start by collecting as much relevant information as possible about the problem at hand. This includes data, facts, observations, and any other pertinent details. Be thorough in your data collection process to ensure you have a comprehensive understanding of the situation.

El tradicional Como se hace, como se hicieron las cosas antes y siempre, es el patrón que hay que detectar, usualmente allí están las oportunidades de cambio y crecimiento, para luego proponer variables dentro de patrones de conducta comportamentales, analizar cada paso, estudiando y proponiendo variables de mejoras, se abren la brecha a las posibilidades. Un buen principio es revisar manuales de cargos, documentación de procesos, historial de casos, reportes de incidencia o una simple observación y revisión, con encuestas y entrevistas para detectar el patrón y su lineal comportamiento, esto ayuda a ver sus partes y separadamente comprender donde introducir variables de mejoras. Es Crucial detectar el Patrón para introducir mejoras.

Percebo que analisar padr?es permite identificar tendências e insights que podem orientar decis?es mais informadas e eficazes.

When you identify patterns, you are moving closer to identifying the roots of your issue. Instead of solving 100 problems, it may turn out to be only 5 patterns. This means that every time you solve for one root issue, you resolve a host of symptomatic problems. I have a weed that grows in my lawn. I see its leaves and its little flowers. If I just pluck up the leaves or the flowers, it always comes back. When I take the time to trace the leaves and flowers back to their root, which is seldom where I thought it was, I can then dig up the root and toss it out along with the leaves and the flower. When I get rid of the root, the weed seldom returns.

When faced with a problem, thinking outside the box and exploring different solutions is important. Brainstorming or mind mapping can help generate a range of ideas. For example, I organized a virtual brainstorming session with my team to improve remote employee morale. We devised various suggestions, such as virtual team-building activities and personalized recognition programs. By encouraging creativity and considering diverse perspectives, we were able to develop innovative solutions that effectively addressed the challenges of remote work. It's worth remembering that the more ideas generated, the better the chances of finding a unique solution, even when dealing with limited information.

La lluvia de Ideas más eficaz, gira en torno a 20 ideas diferentes, creativas, originales, innovadoras, de opciones realistas nunca antes intentadas. Por estadística 1 o 2 de estas ideas, en la aplicación ya aportan grandes soluciones al problema. Rompen con los patrones e introducen la variable que genera un cambio, la gestión de dicho cambio, el sostener las variables, probar, medir, corregir y aplicar siempre monitoreando los resultados, nos ayudara a dar con las soluciones o ideas que se sostendrán con el tiempo y se establecerán como parte del cambio y crecimiento. Este proceso es recomendable hacerlo 1 o 2 veces al a?o en cada plan de gestión o negocios y/o ante una potencial necesidad de crecimiento y mejoras de nuestras vidas.

Utilizo sempre o mapeamento mental como uma técnica poderosa para estimular a criatividade e gerar solu??es inovadoras para problemas complexos. Ao representar visualmente ideias, conceitos e conex?es em um formato n?o linear, o mapeamento mental permite explorar livremente diferentes caminhos e perspectivas.

Learn the true art of brainstorming. Brainstorming is generating a lot of ideas. Most of them may be bad ideas. But, if one is brilliant, then the others don't matter. The key to brainstorming is to let the ideas flow without editing or censoring them. Let them come as fast as you can record them. In the calm after the storm, you can go back through your list and begin to edit them. Editing will expand some ideas and discard others. Surprisingly, some very good ideas are triggered by blurting out some very bad ideas. When generating ideas it is important to put the good, the bad, and the ugly all out there for your consideration. Then, you can edit and exercise good judgement to pick the best ideas for further development.

Ask yourself "what one small thing" can I do to test that my idea will work? It doesn't have to be perfect - think progress over perfection at first. You can even use paper prototypes or slides to show what "great" could look like. Get feedback from people who will benefit most from the problem you are solving and let them lead the conversation to get feedback on what worked and what didn't.

Utilizo o feedback durante os testes e analisar os resultados de forma objetiva, os tomadores de decis?o podem tomar medidas informadas para aprimorar e otimizar as solu??es, garantindo assim uma resolu??o eficaz e sustentável do problema em quest?o.

ATENCIóN: Al cortoplacismo, que es un mal anticipado a cualquier gestión. Todo puede aplicarse progresivamente y con proyección en un espacio-tiempo/resultado, si se mide y observan cambios que pueden asimilarse como mejoras, la idea en cuestión es válida y aceptable, pero es esencial darle el tiempo. Cada Idea antes de convertirse en una solución tiene un periodo de germinación. La que germine, tendrá su tiempo de crecimiento y posteriormente con cuidados varios, monitoreo y un correcto uso:Tendrá Frutos. Es esencial poner en prueba las Ideas, Mínimas viables y validar la aceptación. Todo proyecto no es más que una semilla en potencial, necesita ser aplicada “Sembrada” y cultivada antes de ver sus frutos. Comienzo Gradual en la clave.

Results are what matter most. It doesn't matter how good your intentions are. What matters is did you achieve the desired result(s), or close to it. Testing is the key and measurement is the lock. You have to clearly define how you measure success. Then, try one of your ideas and see if it brings you closer to, or further from your measure of success.

In my experience, reflective analysis allowed me to course-correct contingency planning as new insights emerged from the fog of ambiguity.

In my personal and professional experience, reflecting on the outcomes of testing and being prepared to adapt have been essential. Flexibility is paramount in uncertain situations. Using feedback to refine solutions or pivot entirely if needed has proven effective. This iterative process of reflection and adaptation is crucial in navigating ambiguity, ensuring that the problem-solving approach remains dynamic and responsive to new information and evolving circumstances.

I agree, and it’s also important to not go through this kind of problem solving alone. Do this in a team! Get support from mentors. Bounce ideas off people you trust. It will increase your inner confidence and make the experience positively inspiring.

In addition, ambiguity can breed anxiety, but it can also breed creativity and growth. Remaining open-minded and seeing ambiguity as a source of possibility rather than paralysis allows you to turn a lack of clarity into an opportunity for innovative problem-solving.

Ante todo, son fundamentales tu ACTITUD, tu RESILIENCIA y tu EFICACIA en la resolución de problemas, tanto en situaciones normales como en aquellas llenas de ambigüedad e incertidumbre. Algunos factores y procedimientos que pueden ayudar a mejorar esa resolución son: - Cuidado personal en lo mental y corporal para poder “pensar claramente”. - Enfocarse en posibilidades y soluciones viables, descartando el resto. - Aceptar la falta de información disponible para la toma de decisiones. - Creatividad: fomentando nuevos enfoques, perspectivas y soluciones no convencionales. - Colaboración con otros expertos que nos aporten claridad. - Divide el problema en partes más peque?as para solucionarlo “step by step” - Tolerancia ante la incertidumbre