The holistic vision of the programme is evident in the six learning strands within the Accreditation and Equivalency Sub-Programme, namely communication skills, critical thinking and problem-solving, sustainable use of resources and productivity, self-development, a sense of community and expanding one's world vision.

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Hoover applied his problem-solving skills to the problem of the Great Depression.

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It's the 3-D-like Rubik's 360, and it's probably good for brains of any age, because it sharpens flexible problem-solving skills, says neuropsychologist Karen Spangenberg Postal, Ph.

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How might even one of these four lessons help you brush up your problem-solving skills?

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In Hungary, over a third of 16-25 year olds cannot even achieve the lowest level in problem solving skills which would enable them to adapt easily to changing work environments and evolving technologies.

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The puzzle boxes are excellent tools for teaching these same skills to design engineers and are equally successful in captivating the minds of kids in real-world problem solving with a tangible reward for success.

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For some professionals they do not lack problem-solving, analytical or managerial skills but rather they have an inability to clearly convey the extent of the skills they have.

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