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Analytical Problem Solving

Gathers and analyzes information and uses it to develop effective solutions to difficult problems or situations.

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Overusing Analytical Problem Solving

May not take reasonable risks; may overanalyze rather than take actions; may take too much responsibility for problem solving, and thereby weaken others’ feelings of empowerment.

Underusing Analytical Problem Solving

May be stuck in the past, wed to what worked before; may be fire-ready-aim type; may not stop to define and analyze the problem; doesn’t look under rocks; may miss the complexity of the issue and force-fit it to what he/she is most comfortable with; unlikely to come up with the second and better solution, doesn’t ask penetrating questions, or see hidden patterns.