Rafael Ochoa (MPM '17) talks about his life growing up in Venezuela, how he became a project manager, and what he loves most about the field. Rafael Ochoa (MPM '17) always considered himself a problem ...

Ware, James P. "Some Aspects of Problem Solving and Conflict Resolution in Management Groups." Harvard Business School Background Note 479-003, September 1978. (Revised November 1979.) ...

How would you describe your company’s problem-solving culture? I have asked any number of managers that question; as often as not, it’s received with a blank stare. Most managers haven’t thought about ...

Like most engineers, I find myself drawn to complex puzzles. And the more complicated the problem, the more intrigued I am to solve it. This love for problem-solving was nurtured at a very young age.

The impact of COVID-19 on national and global supply chains has dominated discussions in boardrooms and at dinner tables since the beginning of the pandemic. From meat and toilet paper shortages in ...

Mathematicians excel at handling complexity and uncertainty. Mathematical reasoning strategies aren't just useful for dilemmas involving numbers. We can apply math mindsets to improve our approach to ...

In recent years the focus on and importance of quality management has intensified. Market demand for product quality, safety, serialization, and total traceability has increased as the risk of lost ...