Concluding remarks: Finding a ‘bigger’ problem

Problems serve a purpose and a worthy problem draws on our talents, moves us towards our purpose and increases our skills. We face problems everyday. The solutions to most problems lie within our capabilities. The challenge is to tackle the right problems. By taking a structured step-by-step approach to problem-solving, you develop skills which will enable you to tackle problems you may come up against in your study and personal life. With these skills, and a little hope and belief, it is possible to solve the bigger problems facing the world.

End of unit: Action

Think of a problem. It can be a personal problem, a learning problem or another problem. Apply the strategies contained in this unit to arrive at a possible workable solution. Summarise your thoughts in your reflective learning journal  (see unit, ‘Reflective learning: keeping a reflective learning journal’).