I wonder if problem solving is a teachable skill? Most people in my industry are fairly good problem solvers, almost to a fault, sometimes when you tell someone about a problem you don't want it solved, you just want a little empathy. However every one in a while I meet someone who is a terrible problem solver. It is like when they hit something they don't know they just give up. Honestly it is such a foreign way of…
I think problem solving mechanics or structure can be taught. Creativity in problem solving is probably less teachable. For anything non-trivial, I think a process or structure for problem solving, knowing that you probably won't solve something on the first attempt and need iteration, and basic project coordination skills are needed. I think all of this can be taught. I think there is a lot more in common across fie…
I'd be very interested in seeing a course like this. I know many people that need it.