<p>Amesie - Your D first needs to decide which type of problem-solver she wants to be. Keep in mind that logic-based problem solving is very different from people-influenced problem solving. One example would be the Challenger explosion. The logic-based decision was “the craft was designed to fly in temps above 40 degrees … it’s 30 degrees, so we postpone until temps rise.” Problem solved. The people-influenced decision was “we need to fly … call the Executives at the rocket manufacturer and impress upon them how important that is to us (their customer).” Again, problem solved.</p>
<p>There are plenty of careers for each type of problem-solver. But the skill set required is different for each. Keep in mind that the logic-based problem solvers are typically “back room” types (like auditors, design engineers, and operations analysts). Influencing problem-solvers are typically up front, dealing with persons that are important to the institution (like the aforementioned teachers and project managers). As my friend who owns an auto dealership once told me “when you’re trying to close a sale the LAST person you want involved is the shop engineer who troubleshoots electronics problems.”</p>