“Adaptability and problem solving”refers to the combined ability to adjust to changing situations and actively identifying and resolving challenges. This means the skill to not only react to new circumstances but also find effective solutions within them; both are crucial skills. Developing an adaptive proactive mind set is required to solve problems
Understanding the nature of change, developing a growth mindset, learning new skills quickly, effective communication during transitions, proactive problem-solving, and strategies to manage stress in the face of change is required.
Problem solving is a natural part of life. In any business or industry, the ability of an employee to solve problems and resolve problems or conflicts can mean the difference between success and failure. Lacking the ability to solve problems effectively can be a source of anxiety and stress for any individual. Problem solving is not an exact science, although there are guidelines that a person can follow to become a successful problem-solver.
Adaptive mindset often leads to stronger and more creative problem-solving
1. To help acquire an adaptive proactive mindset
2. To Manage uncertainty and ambiguity with an adaptive mindset
3. To define and understand creative problem solving
4. To understand common mental blocks to creative thinking process
5. To explore ways to be more creative
6. To internalize steps to creative problem-solving process
Understanding Adaptability:
₋ Why is adaptability important?
₋ Benefits of being adaptable in a dynamic environment
₋ Factors influencing adaptability (e.g., personal attitude, communication skills, willingness
to learn)
Developing an Adaptive Mindset:
₋ Embracing change as an opportunity for growth
₋ Managing uncertainty and ambiguity
₋ Maintaining a positive attitude in challenging situations
₋ Being open to new ideas and feedback
Problem-Solving Process:
₋ Approaches to problem solving
₋ Understanding problem solving techniques and how to use them
₋ Defining the problem clearly
₋ Gathering relevant information and data
₋ Analyzing the situation from different perspectives
₋ Identifying potential solutions through brainstorming
₋ Evaluating options based on feasibility and impact
₋ Implementing the chosen solution and monitoring progress
Creative Problem-Solving Techniques:
₋ Lateral thinking and "thinking outside the box"
₋ Bainstorming
₋ Considering diverse perspectives to generate innovative solutions
Resilience Building:
₋ Learning from setbacks and adapting strategies
₋ Developing coping mechanisms to manage stress
₋ Maintaining a positive outlook even when facing challenge
Open-mindedness:
₋ Considering different perspectives and being receptive to new ideas.
Flexibility:
₋ Being willing to adjust plans, priorities, and work methods as needed.
Active Training methods will we used like Games, Role play, demonstration, training activity, caselets, discussion, exercises.
Dr. Lata Shetty is the founder of Mainstream HRD Training Centre. She has conducted more than 70,000 batches in more than 150 companies and organizations with 25 years of experience. Her qualification is B.Sc., M.S.W, and Ph D from Tata Institute of Social Science, Certified NLP Practitioner. Dr. Lata Shetty is a Resource person at the Bombay Chamber of Commerce and Industry since the last 20 years. She is a regular faculty at several training centres of financial institutions like SPBT and BSE. She was a Columnist in Lok Satta – Lok mudra on HRD topics for 2 years; a Faculty at Orchid a Finishing School; faculty at Tata Institute of Social Science, visiting faculty at Somaiya Institute of Management. Worked as Head of Welfare Department in Godrej & Boyce for 4 years.
She has worked with immense success because of her Innovative, Energetic, Engaging style of training. Dr. Shetty has covered all levels of employees ranging from senior managers, middle management, Professionals like Chartered Accountants (ICAI in Bandra Kurla Complex, Mumbai), Medical Doctors in Corporate hospitals and such others.
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