Problem solving is what I do for clients. Recently, I had several projects that at first glance seemed overwhelming to solve.  Or, I thought a new viewpoint would help move things in a different direction. Or keep things moving at all.

How do you approach and solve a situation that seems insurmountable? Me, I take a step back. Breathe. Break the project into smaller segments.  Here is a format that often works for me that you can use for many tasks.

I physically write or type out the following, first in a rough draft:

• Project Goals
• Budget
• Time frame
• Options to reaching goal 
• Or if end goal is already created, can list smaller steps to reach it
• General questions, to discuss with the team
• Technical questions, if needed
• A specific to-do list that can be assigned to people

Then I review and adjust, after putting it aside for a little while.

There are many books and tools created, to help tackle projects. Part 2 of this post will discuss other methods that I also use to help better understand a project.

The journey continues. Cindy