Decision-Making & Problem-Solving - Solving Complex Problems with Creative Strategies

Self-Mastery Become Your Best · Mar 13, 2026 · 6m

This episode explores how creative thinking improves decision-making when dealing with complex problems. Unlike simple issues with clear solutions, complex challenges involve multiple factors, uncertainty, and interconnected outcomes. According to Herbert A. Simon’s theory of bounded rationality, humans cannot analyze every variable perfectly, so effective problem-solving requires simplifying, experimenting, and exploring multiple possibilities rather than searching for one perfect answer.

The episode highlights Edward de Bono’s concept of lateral thinking, which encourages approaching…