Complex organizational problems and chaos are silent killers of productivity and innovation. In today’s fractured work environment, they are more prevalent than ever. Political transitions, ...

Some people are just the go-tos when anyone in their circle has a problem. They give great advice, are always understanding, and have an energy that makes people want to approach them for help. The ...

I spoke to the employees at a company that has a glowing reputation. As I explained how problem-solving is the quickest way to earn influence in an organization, it sparked a heated conversation that ...

Imagine that your focused mind is like your right hand, and your unfocused mind is like your left. You'll get more done by using both. And it lightens cognitive load. Using only focused effort is like ...

Artificial intelligence systems rely on humans to define which problems are worth solving, according to Aravind Srinivas, the ...

Using two newly developed types of reasoning tests, a team of researchers at UCL and UCLH has identified key brain regions that are essential for logical thinking and problem-solving. The results will ...

Studies show that people-pleasing — when someone devalues their own ideas to uphold those of others — is more common in women than men. And the social pressure for girls to follow the status quo takes ...

"Sleeping on it" really does help people solve problems, a new study has found. It's long been theorised that sleep can help bring on "eureka" moments of insight or realisation, but now a group of ...