Gene Kranz, the steel-nerved flight director of the troubled Apollo 13 mission, is widely associated with the gritty epigram, “failure is not an option.” In fact, Kranz–a breathtakingly effective ...

Problem-solving and decision-making by elected bodies can be complex, convoluted and, to some, a veritable conundrum. Three different bills that would increase tax credits available to film, TV and ...

A problem doesn't last a lifetime. But how you deal with it can make it linger for years without resolution. In my studies about the topic, I've identified that, in addition to everything that ...

Many school districts and policymakers are stepping up efforts to teach students the skills they need to be prepared for the jobs of the future. One big area of focus is STEM. Jobs in science, ...

Building a business is a marathon, not a sprint. Anybody can show up to a meeting with a big smile and a flashy pitch deck, but true passion and will-power ultimately carry founders through the ...

Imagine Jo: Everyone in Jo's life recognizes her as an outstanding problem solver. She's the type of person who seems capable of almost anything. Jo excels at intuitive problem-solving. Over her life, ...

Failure is rarely welcomed; it brings disappointment, embarrassment, and sometimes a painful sense of defeat. Yet, beyond the ...

The designers for Monte Vista Elementary School’s proposed outdoor classroom had some key questions to answer: What materials could they use while staying under the district’s $10,000 budget? How much ...