tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14571985.post114522295885263316..comments2023-10-15T05:25:40.276-04:00Comments on developU: Applying Your SkillStephenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13998004088632799054noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14571985.post-1145926702545857922006-04-24T20:58:00.000-04:002006-04-24T20:58:00.000-04:00I'm not a big believer in super problem solvers bu...I'm not a big believer in super problem solvers but instead have a vision of work forces strong in the basics of problem solving. Everyone would have his/her tool box for solving problems.<BR/><BR/>The work environment would be conducive to solving problems. Solving problems would not be something that takes time but would be a integral part of the daily business routine.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998004088632799054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14571985.post-1145926467250113772006-04-24T20:54:00.000-04:002006-04-24T20:54:00.000-04:00I see this relationship often in manufacturing: E...I see this relationship often in manufacturing: Engineers and managers. In many cases, managers came from the engineering ranks so they can "speak the language". <BR/><BR/>It is a language. For the communication to be effective, both parties must speak the language.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13998004088632799054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14571985.post-1145611431855223162006-04-21T05:23:00.000-04:002006-04-21T05:23:00.000-04:00I agree with Stew. You may have this talent but th...I agree with Stew. You may have this talent but there are times that a person can be held back from utilizing their talent. I for one love to problem solve and see "light bulbs" click in individuals minds, but not having either the time or opportunity creates this stagnant notion. I am not an engineer, but it comes somewhat natural to me to always ask "why". I believe that we all can solve problems to a certain level, but there comes a point when you would need a so-called problem solving expert with not only the experience, but also the time to do such projects.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14571985.post-1145284890982998712006-04-17T10:41:00.000-04:002006-04-17T10:41:00.000-04:00Stephen,I think you are right on the money about t...Stephen,<BR/><BR/>I think you are right on the money about the need for problem solving that engineers are trained to do (and probably have a specific gift for). I would add that there always seems to be confusion about the phrase "problem solving". Many folks look at it as more of a political issue that would need a someone with strong political or negotiating skills. These are tremendously important skills but when people think only this way, something is missed. I think there are also problems that occur in communications between engineer problem-solvers and the manager/politician problem-solvers. So much more could be accomplished if this communication were clearer. Any ideas?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com