An early attempt at creating a universal problem- solving machine. Developed in 1957 by Herbert Simon, J.C. Shaw and Allen Newell, the General Problem Solver (GPS) was designed to solve any problem ...

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Your ability to make money is directly proportionate to how well you solve problems for your customers. Problem solving is one of the ...

If you try to solve a long-term problem with an immediate, short-term solution, the problem will continue to present itself until you fix the core issue. Relax your assumptions to boost creativity.

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Businesses often follow a define-plan-execute method of problem solving: spend time up front rigorously defining a problem, develop a ...