This article is published by AllBusiness.com, a partner of TIME. Problem-solving is a critical skill that extends across all areas of life. Whether you’re addressing challenges at work, managing ...

You’re trying to solve a big problem. Nothing seems to work. Hold up! Before you waste more time, you should consider a problem-solving framework called “the monkey and the pedestal.” It comes out of ...

This may be a good time to try something different. Whatever the nature of the problems that come with your job – production or staffing issues, a difficult product launch or disgruntled customers – ...