A Framework to Help Develop Solutions to Problems and Prepare for the Real World

Teaching Children How to Solve Problems and Develop Skills for Life

If there is one skill that would help our future generations succeed, it is this: problem-solving. Learning how to solve problems is the key to success no matter what field of study you choose. It is the number one skill that employers look for in potential candidates. And it is the number one skill used by entrepreneurs to create business opportunities that other people miss.

The framework I am about to explain encompasses not just problem-solving, but other top skills like critical thinking, creativity, and coordinating with others. Unfortunately, the majority of our school systems are stuck in an outdated model that primarily teaches memorization. We are dazzled by people who can recall facts and figures verbatim. But in an age where Google can answer questions in milliseconds, we really don’t have a need for people to retain information that can be retrieved so easily.

So, in a world of Google and the assistance of artificial intelligence, we need future generations to do what computers cannot — think intelligently, strategically, and empathetically.

The framework I am about to share has been used for decades by those practicing lean six sigma. We who practice it…