[ Problem Analysis ]

Analysing a problem includes the steps of “define, investigate and resolve”. Identifying the main issue that manifests as the problem is sometimes harder than it seems. It’s often easier to present a solution with the problem not defined, or sometimes the solution doesn’t actually solve the problem.

Also, it seems once we’re into the workaday monotony, we spend more time replying to emails and going to meetings. Hint: those emails and meetings are probably trying to solve problems. Identify them!

Problem analysis is a key element of technical proficiency, and thriving professional engineers embrace the challenge of problem analysis. Daily.