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Anonymous A
on Sep 17, 2020
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Do I lack problem solving skills? Which prt of problem solving do I suck at?

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Vlad
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Probably at asking the questions in a right way

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Francesco
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Hi there,

I don’t know if you lack problem-solving skills, but for sure you could ask more clear questions ;)

No one can answer if you lack problem-solving skills if you don’t explain the context of your question.

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Francesco

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Ian
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Hi,

In order to best identify this, you need to hire a coach. They will be brutally honest and tell you what you need to work on (and help you improve it).

Here are some related Q&A to help you with your problem-solving skills:

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/how-to-prepare-for-unexpected-questions-6159

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/does-reading-the-economist-and-other-stuff-help-an-inspiring-consultant-in-the-interview-and-in-the-job-6916

https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/how-to-develop-business-judgement-properly-1089

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https://www.preplounge.com/en/consulting-forum/lost-in-the-middle-of-cases-6013

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I wish you could ask you questions clearly. 

Best,
André

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Robert
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Would be good to ask a concise questions and taking the time to include the relevant information.

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will need more information to answer that

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