Problem Solving Style

IDevice Icon Your Style
Below are the characteristics for three problem styles--the Idealist, the Activist and the Realist. After you finish reading, answer the questions that follow.

Problem Solving Style

 

Idealist

 

The idealist takes a holistic view:

· Welcomes a broad range of perspectives

· Seeks the ideal solution

· Is interested in values

· Is receptive of others' ideas

· Sees data and theory of equal value

Activist

The activist takes a diverse view:

· Looks for whatever works

· Seeks the shortest route to solution

· Is interested in innovation

· Is adaptive

· Accepts any data or theory that "gets us there"

Realist

The realist takes a sensible view:

· Relies on facts and expert opinion

· Seeks solutions that meet current needs

· Is interested in concrete results

· Is corrective

· Takes data over theory


IDevice Question Icon What is your style?
If you had to pick one of the styles as the one you use most frequently which would it be?
  
Idealist
Activist
Realist

iDevice icon Reflection
How does your problem solving style affect your ability to work with others?

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