The top lament that Bob Wendover hears from employers and teachers is how many young people seem unwilling or unable to solve problems outside their comfort zone. Parents also relate stories of how hard it can be to enforce this simple principle. Sometimes, it’s just more expedient to hand them the answer or to do it for them. Why is this happening? * Technology leads everyone to believe they can point and click their way through life * Non-stop marketing that infers that anything can be had 24-7-365 * An impatient society where speed and efficiency seem to trump depth * A belief among some in society that discomfort damages self-esteem. More important than why this is happening is what can we do about it? Bob, author of Common Sense by Friday offers that "figure it out!" may be one of life's most useful lessons. He suggests three strategies to help you foster better critical thinking and problem-solving skills in your employees, students and children. bobwendover.com
