Problem Solving & Decision Making Murphy’s Law: Why Things Go Wrong and What It Really Means April 11, 2026 Mohammad T Islam (BSc, MBA, MEd) ✧ A dropped phone screen before an important call, a train delayed on the very morning punctuality matters most, or a software update failing just before a presentation: such moments…
Problem Solving & Decision Making Making Better Decisions: An Analytical Comparison of Four Decision Making Models October 11, 2025 Mohammad T Islam (BSc, MBA, MEd) Effective decision making lies at the heart of strategic management, leadership, and organisational success. In a rapidly changing environment, decision-makers must adopt structured frameworks to evaluate options, reduce uncertainty, and…
Problem Solving & Decision Making Thinking Traps: How to Counter Them? October 11, 2025 Mohammad T Islam (BSc, MBA, MEd) Human thought processes are not always logical or objective; they are shaped by cognitive biases and thinking traps that distort perception and reasoning. These mental shortcuts, while evolutionarily adaptive for…
Problem Solving & Decision Making The Dead Horse Theory: A Satirical Perspective on Organisational Inefficiencies March 10, 2025 Mohammad T Islam (BSc, MBA, MEd) The “Dead Horse Theory” is a metaphorical critique of how individuals, organisations, and even entire nations handle persistent and unsolvable problems. Instead of confronting reality and making pragmatic decisions, many…
Problem Solving & Decision Making Problem Solving Skills: Steps to Becoming a Better Problem Solver May 12, 2024 Mohammad T Islam (BSc, MBA, MEd) Problem solving is one of the most valuable and transferable skills an individual can develop in both professional and personal contexts. It involves identifying, analysing, and resolving challenges in a…
