Week #10: (3/28-4/1) Problem Solving, Interference
Posted: Wed Mar 30, 2016 3:49 pm
Problem Solving Process
This week we will discuss the 6 Steps to effective problem solving. These steps help formalize the process for solving technical problems. The handouts attached below will hopefully allow you to create a logical process to resolve various problems. Handouts are attached as pdfs here:
There are other methodologies developed to assist in problem resolution. The POWER and SWOT methods mentioned below often lend themselves to arriving at a resolution for problems of a less technical and perhaps more sociological nature. The tutorials below should be done individually to help assess your personal tendencies toward problem solving.
Here's a link demonstrating the P-O-W-E-R Method Positives, Objections, What Else, Enhancements, Remedies. This is from Wisc-Online.
And here's another tool known as S-W-O-T, Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. This is from Wisc-Online.
Here's a tool which helps to assess how You (personally) Make Decisions and Solve Problems. This is from Wisc-Online.
Introduction to Interference:
A common problem is RFI and EMI. Here's an article from the Wall Street Journal which shows the FCC enforcing radio interference rules. Wikipedia's Description of EMI & RFI.
FCC Defines Interference.
Popular Mechanics - How to Fight RFI with your Gadgets.
RF Interference Hunting Techniques:
This week we will discuss the 6 Steps to effective problem solving. These steps help formalize the process for solving technical problems. The handouts attached below will hopefully allow you to create a logical process to resolve various problems. Handouts are attached as pdfs here:
There are other methodologies developed to assist in problem resolution. The POWER and SWOT methods mentioned below often lend themselves to arriving at a resolution for problems of a less technical and perhaps more sociological nature. The tutorials below should be done individually to help assess your personal tendencies toward problem solving.
Here's a link demonstrating the P-O-W-E-R Method Positives, Objections, What Else, Enhancements, Remedies. This is from Wisc-Online.
And here's another tool known as S-W-O-T, Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats. This is from Wisc-Online.
Here's a tool which helps to assess how You (personally) Make Decisions and Solve Problems. This is from Wisc-Online.
Introduction to Interference:
A common problem is RFI and EMI. Here's an article from the Wall Street Journal which shows the FCC enforcing radio interference rules. Wikipedia's Description of EMI & RFI.
FCC Defines Interference.
Popular Mechanics - How to Fight RFI with your Gadgets.
RF Interference Hunting Techniques: