Now, read and listen to the presentation and complete the sentences.
(1)_____ what the best way to solve problems is? Today’s topic is (2)_____ who are trying to find the most effective ways of problem solving.
Imagine you have to find an answer to or a way of dealing with a problem, question, difficulty, etc. What would be your first step? (3)_____ to determine one of the ways to solve problems.
In my presentation (4)_____to problem solving. It will take about 15 minutes to cover these points.
In this part of my presentation, (5)_____our study that was done to see if geniuses shared any characteristics or habits. Was there something they had in common with each other that wasn't common in the general population?
One of the things we found was that geniuses all used a methodical, orderly approach when they tried to solve a problem. The following method is just such an orderly approach to problem solving.(6)_____ three major strategies.
First of all, we need to define the problem properly. Come up lots of possible ways to define it and then select and refine the best one. The defining of the problem should take up a good portion of time. This task should be done on paper. Mind you, do all your thinking on paper. This (7)_____.
Coming up with possible solutions. The task of thinking consists of asking a good question, writing it at the top of a piece of paper and then sitting there trying to think of answers to that question, and every time you think of another answer, write it down and keep thinking.
Now, (8)_____ the main issues.
Force yourself to come up with possible solutions. Thinking is hard work. Most people don't do much thinking, but that is the most-needed work right now. Don’t think of problem-solving as something you’ll do in a half-hour. One of the best ways to get great ideas is to stick with the same problem for many weeks. Keep turning your mind to the task and you’ll find new sources of genius within yourself.
After the discipline of sitting and trying to come up with solutions, your mind starts getting accustomed to the purpose and starts working on the problem on its own. Ideas will come to you in the night, while idly daydreaming, while taking a shower, while driving, because you have continued asking your mind for possible solutions.
OK, let me now turn to (9)_____. Putting them in order from the very best one down to the worst one allows you to analyze and reflect new combinations coming to mind. Add those to your list and keep arranging their order. Take your very best ones and put them into action. Or share the ideas with people who can utilize them.
(10)____, to put an idea into action, you need a plan. Go through the same sequence to make a plan of action: what do you need to do?
Now, (11)_____ the main points.
If you want to master the best way of thinking and solving problems, (12)_____, you should make a list of all the tasks that need to be done to bring your idea into existence.
(13)_____ put those tasks in order: what needs to be done first, what would be second, and so on. (14)_____ start in on the first item on your list.
(15)_____, get into action.
What conclusion can we draw from this?
(16)_____, I’m quite certain that using this method, your action is not chosen by chance or desperate. It is planned, methodical, and effective.
(17)_____ about one of the ways of problem solving.
And now I’ll be happy (18)_____ you may have.
Exercise 3.5. ‘Signposting’ phrases are used to help guide the audience through a presentation. Complete this table of useful phrases with phrases from the presentation in exercise 3.4.
| Problem technique | Have you ever wondered what the best way to..? |
| Explaining why your topic is relevant for your audience | |
| Stating your purpose/objective | |
| Presenting the outline/organization/structure of your presentation | |
Saying what is coming
Moving to the next point
Summarizing a point
Sequencing
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