There are significant intellectual, psychological, and professional advantages to teamwork. It makes difficulties much easier to solve and is a highly coveted trait. Everybody has diverse perspectives, thinks differently, has experience that you might not have, and is good at something. Research indicates that teamwork produces more innovative, efficient, and thorough answers and may be the only practical way to handle challenging issues (Baucal et al., 2023).

It is essential to repeat your approach until you achieve the desired results. This practice enhances your learning experience, and reviewing the outcomes can help you spot trends and assess whether the problem-solving method was effective or required adjustments. If the selected solution fails, consider trying an alternative approach. Furthermore, analyzing results can lead to new insights that may be applicable to other challenges. A methodology that assists in resolving issues consists of six steps: recognize the problem, brainstorm potential solutions, assess alternatives, choose a solution, execute the solution, and review the outcome (HealthyWA, 2023). Every resolved issue must be checked and confirmed to guarantee that the solution is accurate and reliable. 

Ideation methods are creative approaches that facilitate brainstorming and developing solutions for various challenges. Rather than sticking to traditional techniques, these methods emphasize creativity, collaboration, organization, and assessment to craft effective tools for problem-solving. One notable technique is SCAMPER, which serves as a valuable framework applicable in diverse contexts. SCAMPER represents a series of actions: substitute, combine, adapt, magnify-minify-or-modify, put to another use, eliminate, rearrange, or reverse (Inspired Classroom LLC, 2020). This approach encourages individuals to engage in critical thinking, gather relevant information, and thoroughly analyze issues before arriving at a solution. 

Cognitive biases are patterns in how we think and make decisions that can lead us astray (Paradies, 2023). Often, what seems like a straightforward solution can be flawed due to these biases. When teams encounter these cognitive traps, it can lead to misunderstandings and confusion during problem-solving. For instance, confirmation bias means we tend to favor information that supports what we already believe, which can blind us to useful insights or innovative solutions. This can hinder teams from seeing the full picture. Similarly, anchoring bias can cause teams to cling to the first solution they find, dismissing potentially better alternatives that come later.