PHI 1

Create a 1-page description of how you solve problems.

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Introduction

The world is changing, and so is society’s approach to work/life balance. Whether you work in a cubicle or on a construction site, technology has changed—and is continuing to change—the ways we connect, communicate, and create in our careers. In the past, a college degree was enough to set you up for professional success. Today, employers want job candidates who can apply problem solving skills to a variety of situations.

As people become more and more connected, workplaces are expanding globally, with teams working in different parts of the world. Instead of staying at one company or even working in one field, people are more willing to change gears and enter entirely different professions. The promise of working in any industry from anywhere in the world can be incredibly exciting.

A traditional undergraduate program is no longer enough to prepare you for your future. The jobs of the future—like the jobs of today—will depend on skills that cannot be replaced by robots, artificial learning, or algorithms. These skills will help you perform your best in school, get hired and promoted, and future-proof your career so you can get where you want to go.

Whether you are here for a job, for a promotion, for personal enrichment, or to realize a different dream, these skills can work to help you meet your personal, academic, and professional goals:

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Problem Solving: You will identity and frame problems; explore big questions and ideas; and create effective, ethical, and evidence-based solutions.

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Personal and Social Responsibility: You will make personal and professional decisions with respect for human diversity, equality, and inclusion, and develop personal and social responsibility by understanding personal strengths and limitations.

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Information Literacy: You will apply inquiry and analysis skills to the ability to locate, analyze, and use knowledge and resources appropriately. Learners will act ethically by providing credit to original authors and sources.

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Critical Thinking: You will develop the thinking skills necessary to think independently, initiate action, integrate differing points of view, and develop a process of reasoning.

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Innovative Thinking: You will develop the creative thinking skills necessary to create innovative solutions and the agility to embrace and adapt to change.

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Communication: You will develop the skills necessary to articulate ideas effectively in a variety of written, oral, and visual formats using an appropriate tone and purpose for the intended audience.

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Relationship Building: You will demonstrate the teamwork skills necessary to effectively work with others, establish new networks, and cultivate existing networks.

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Integrative Learning: You will use multi-disciplinary and multi-contextual lenses to address complex ideas and questions, synthesize transferable skills and concepts across disciplines, and apply transferable knowledge to professional disciplines.

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Intercultural Competence: You will demonstrate the ability to engage effectively in a local and global society and apply civic knowledge to real-world situations.

Overview

This course focuses on the philosophy of problem solving. Philosophers have been seeking answers for thousands of years. In this course, you will see how problem solving applies to many learning outcomes. The overall goal is to encourage you to think about how different skills can lead to success. For example, how can your communication skills differentiate you from a competitor? How can building relationships open future opportunities? How can being a successful problem solver help you achieve all your goals? For this assessment, you will consider your own philosophy of problem solving.

Instructions

For this assessment, write no more than a 1-page paper in which you discuss the following questions:

1. Describe your current approach to solving problems.

2. Discuss an example of how you used this approach to solve a problem.

3. Discuss why you approach problem solving in the way described.

· For example, were you taught certain skills? Is time management a strength or area of improvement for you?

Additional Requirements

Your submission should also meet the following requirements:

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Written communication: Write in complete sentences free from errors that detract from the overall message.

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Font and font size: Times New Roman, 12 point.

Competencies Measured

By successfully completing this assessment, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies and scoring guide criteria:

· Competency 1: Develop problem solving skills.

· Describe your current approach to solving problems.

· Competency 2: Apply problem solving skills and behaviors to a variety of situations.

· Discuss an example of how you used this approach to solve a problem.

· Discuss why you approach problem solving in the way described.

· Competency 5: Compose text that articulates meaning relevant to its purpose and audience.

· Write coherently with correct grammar, usage, and mechanics.