The fight for diverse and conscious voices

I think that problem solving isn't a skill in itself. Rather, I see it as an application for a number of different kinds of skill sets. Many people who are good at problem-solving have different skills and techniques that they use to solve problems. And, of course, the TYPE of problem makes things different as well. Thinking about it, one thing that might be universal is "simplify." Being able to get to the root of what a problem really IS, is vital. Simplifying your problem allows you to simplify your data, too, because it's easier to tell what's relevant and what isn't. That makes it easier to spot patterns and make connections.