Problem Solving Mindset: Nurturing Our People’s Thought Process

Published : Jun 22, 2022
Radixians Developing Problem Solving Mindset

Many of us have encountered a project where we felt like it was a dead-end and there’s no way out. And then our peers, friends, mentors, or seniors showcase an easy way that we haven’t thought of before could exist. How did they get the solution so quickly?

Yes, they might be experienced enough, but what if the solution they found was something you could find even in your sleep. This is where the concept of a problem-solving mindset enters.

You must have heard the saying ‘Turning a bug into a feature.’ If you observe this from a software developer’s perspective – it’s a problem-solving mindset.

Decoding Problem Solving

Dhaval Dave, Project Manager at Radixweb, explains, Problem-solving is all about making sense of a situation and coming up with an educated solution utilizing logic and imagination. In reality, the finest problem solvers are proactive in anticipating future issues and taking steps to avoid or lessen their consequences.

Depending on the type and complexity of the problem, you may be required to perform mathematical procedures, and your critical-thinking abilities will be tested. As a result, every employee must be aware of the problems and how to develop the skills to solve them. If you want to take your career to new heights, you must master this process.

At Radixweb, we imbibe the people centric work culture in Radixians from the initial days. Radixians are prepared for continually enhancing the existing forms of values, refreshing them, and navigating the right path.

Problem Solvers at Radixweb

Sr. Business Development Manager Naimish Patel adds, “The first step in bringing about change is to set/reset expectations. It may seem obvious, yet in many companies, deficits go unchecked and uninvestigated, and targets become “nice to haves” rather than “need to haves” over time.

Through clearly defined and stated standards, productivity collaborates with leadership and the workforce community to build shared knowledge of what is normal and what is aberrant.”

Problem Solver Radixians

Once expectations are clear, the Radixweb team develops a set of problem-solving procedures to employ if those expectations aren’t satisfied. Because challenges occur in all shapes and sizes, our team is trained to swiftly assess the breadth of the issue and use the appropriate technique.

With expectations set, tools outlined, and capabilities in development, the next step Radixians do is to put the tools/techniques into practice. One of our software engineers quotes, “As you gain experience, you’ll develop the confidence in problem identification and solving skills. All you need to do is take ownership of the tasks, focus, and practice how you can solve the particular problem efficiently.”

Tackling Problem With the Mindset

At Radixweb, we see problems as an opportunity. There are challenges in every business. A problem-solving approach helps to keep the environment under control while investigating new options, whether in life or at work.

The ability to solve problems is a skill that will benefit you in the long run. We empower our people to develop a problem-solving mindset in the following ways.

  1. When someone at work says “there’s a problem” or “there’s a bug,” the brain focuses more on the problem and suppresses the mind’s ability to think of a solution. However, at Radixweb, we emphasize embracing a challenge and accepting it as a natural part of life and work, which helps our teams approach it with a broader mindset. This will allow you to concentrate more on how to find the solution.

  2. Begin by writing down all of the solutions that come to mind. If necessary, have a brainstorming session with your team to come up with all of the potential answers. Using mind mapping tools to envision all of the alternative options, assess their advantages and disadvantages, and make a more refined decision is a smart idea.

  3. Sometimes, you might come across days where the problem is just in front of your eyes, yet you’re not able to identify it. This happens mostly for the tasks that are done by you just moments back. Hence for such scenarios, we suggest our teams to work on reviewing or testing works the next day with a fresh mind. As it helps to determine the issues quickly and more efficiently.

  4. To cultivate a positive mindset, you must place a greater emphasis on the solution. Analyze the problem’s root cause to do so. When we face any challenges at Radixweb, our leaders and seniors encourage us to ask the question ‘Why’ multiple times. This aids in the development of a solution to the problem. We then work on it until the issue is fixed.

  5. Put all of your facts in one place once you’ve identified the problem and come up with all of the possible remedies. The more information you know, the better your chances of a successful outcome. Now go over all of your options, pick the best one for the situation, and create measurable objectives.

Be Problem SolversRadixweb takes pride in establishing a culture where our team solves not only problems but also mentors and guides their peers when necessary. We know that peak performance culture is important for addressing business challenges and managing ongoing issues.Life at Radixweb is all about showing perseverance while you look for possible answers to the hurdles. We understand that determining the best approach to the problem will be difficult. You’ll benefit from creative thinking.Our people know how to make the most of their creative thinking abilities, which will help them flourish in the upcoming projects – by opening up new possibilities and ways to make the road ahead simpler.We believe Problem Solving DNAs are unique and hard to find. And we honor and respect every individual pursuing this skill. If you believe you hold the badge of an ace in Problem Solving, our careers section is just a click away.

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Abhishek is a listener who speaks less and writes more. You will find him researching stuff related to technology and custom software development. If given a choice, he will choose Pizza over anything. He’s connected with Radixweb and loves curating content and marketing campaigns. He has stage fear thus prefers “Stealth-mode” conversation.