What creative problem solving techniques do you use?

5whys - is and effecting. First write a problem statement and ask why you have that problem. Ask why till you identify the problem. Mostly by the time you ask5th why you will have the answer. But ask why till there is no further breakdown of a problem.

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The choices we make dictate the lives we lead

I would suggest "Brainstorm " and "Fish Bone". 

Before you can attack a problem successfully, you have to understand it. This means looking at the problem from all sides. Write down a brief description of the problem you want to solve. Then ask yourself these questions:

What is happening?

Where and when is it happening?

Is it happening around certain people or in specific situations?

How do you feel about it?

Be specific and focus on issues. Try to avoid assigning blame. Now take a step back. Consider these questions to determine if the problem deserves the time you'll spend resolving it:

Is the problem really that big? Would others think so?

If you could solve this problem, would your life improve?

Is there any part of the problem over which you have control?

You can't change everything, so it's best to focus on issues you can realistically change and that will make a real difference in your level of stress. In other words: Choose your battles.

From my point of View , Fish Bone is one of the most effective & efficient method / way for analyzing and figuring out first the causes of the problem after determining the problem itself at the beginning ..hoping to find the prompt and crucial solution for this problem ..