Here's how you can showcase your problem-solving skills to your boss in a professional setting.

Having a business first view is very important. Despite having a specific area of responsibility, it is important to understand the business overall. Knowing what defines business success and what hinders it demonstrates maturity. I juggle between having an eagle-eye view of the whole picture and tunnel vision for your main scope. But before raising concerns about any problems or inefficiencies due your due diligence first. Find the answers to what was the cause of the problem, its true origins, what different areas the issues composed of, who are the stakeholders, and what could be the challenges in resolving them.

Being proactive and constantly judging processes from the efficiency perspective is a good way to find, analyze, propose changes and execute them. I think the best way to build up the problem-solving skill is by constantly looking for improvement opportunities

No problem is a small problem! Every problem faced by any of your team members, risks foreseen for project or while you manage your team, needs to be outlined as part of the weekly touch base you may have with your manager. Also, ensure to add impact and severity as part of the problem definition.

Demonstrate your problem-solving skills by completely grasping the topic. Propose strategic solutions that are consistent with the company's objectives. Communicate coherently while emphasising your analytical approach and reasoning. To increase credibility, provide evidence of previous triumphs. Collaborate successfully with team members, taking use of their different viewpoints. Adapt to changing conditions and obstacles with tenacity. Seek input to improve your solutions and ensure they are aligned with organisational goals. Present your ideas boldly, demonstrating both inventiveness and pragmatism in order to impress your manager with your problem-solving skills.

Resolver problemas é uma habilidade valiosa, e demonstrá-la de forma proativa é importante para o crescimento profissional. Segue algumas dicas: identifique o problema, seja criativo, comunique-se, seja organizado e flexível.

It would be best if you could analyse the problem completely, discuss with other team members and identify potential solutions before presenting it to the management for decision making. They may be pros and cones to the solutions which also needs to be highlighted along with the potential solutions.

One thing I've found helpful while providing any kind of solution for a particular problem at work is to have a presentation deck created outlining the problem and solution . Solution may not be just one solution, it would be like best case solution and then other alternatives. All the solution paths then can be discussed with stakeholders and after considering cost benefit analysis , final decision could be made.

The collaboration and good relationship I have with the other stake holders in production managed to help me get the match on air without incident. I clearly communicated with my colleagues the controllers as to what their role is in helping me put the event on air. I also made it known to them that this was an unforeseen situation. I Explained to them how I was expecting them to help me. I assigned roles like logging sponsorship when we take it. It was seven channels and one man me. In the end it was successful team effort because we collaborated well. Someone in future might appreciate your efforts do not despair in a situation they don't.

By pairing problems with solutions, you avoid merely adding to your boss's workload and instead contribute to easing it. This approach positions you as a problem-solver rather than a problem-bringer, which can be crucial for career advancement and professional relationships. Furthermore, being prepared to explain your reasoning and how your proposed solution aligns with the company's goals and values shows a deeper understanding of the organization’s direction and priorities. It reflects strategic thinking and alignment with broader objectives, which are highly valued traits in any employee.

Collaboration in problem-solving cannot be overstated. Engaging with colleagues to gather diverse perspectives and solutions not only enriches the problem-solving process but also fosters a culture of teamwork and mutual respect. When you present a collaborative solution to your boss, it underscores your ability to work effectively within a team and leverage the collective intelligence of your peers. This approach not only leads to more robust and well-rounded solutions but also demonstrates humility and an appreciation for the contributions of others. By acknowledging and crediting the input of your colleagues, you reinforce a positive, cooperative work environment that can significantly enhance overall team performance and morale.

The best to showcase results is to have quantifiable metrics about how the problem was able to enhance a particular business process or overall customer satisfaction. Utilising Microsoft tools like Power BI, MS Excel, Forms and Power points can enhance your presentation of results through charts and trends.

I was once booked in a gallery for a production and the person booked on another gallery that was doing the same event did not show up. I had to set up his gallery and my own and cue commentary downstairs and upstairs. Put both productions on air without incident. I wrote my report and never received any feedback to date. I still send my reports regardless of the leaders not saying anything about my problem-solving skills. Instead, they started booking me on seven channels at the same time. I again want to stress that it's a reflection of who they are not who you are. I find reports to be a very good tool in sharing your problem-solving skills.

Share Success Stories: When you successfully resolve an issue, share the outcome with your boss. Highlight the problem, your approach, and the result.