Structured Approach to Problem Solving
Completed by Mateusz Kepinski
February 11, 2026
15 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Explain the lifecycle of DS project and role of structured thinking in DS project.
Define a problem statement using the SMART framework. Explain the activities, best practices, and pitfalls in the implementation phase.
Construct MECE issue tree to break-down business problems into parts. Create a problem statement worksheet to scope business problems.
Explain the role of human centered design during solutioning of business problems.
Skills you will gain
- Category: Human Centered Design
- Category: Analytical Skills
- Category: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Category: Problem Solving
- Category: Solution Design
- Category: Decision Making
- Category: Complex Problem Solving
- Category: Data Science
- Category: User Centered Design
- Category: Critical Thinking
