Brazilian problem-solving calibrates approach to context. Different problems call for different methods: some require formal procedures, others demand creative workarounds; some need individual initiative, others collective action; some permit extended analysis, others require rapid response. Key contextual factors include: problem urgency—how much time is available; stakeholder requirements—whose approval or involvement matters; resource availability—what is accessible; institutional context—whether formal systems are functioning; relational dynamics—whose relationships are relevant. Develop multiple problem-solving approaches and the judgment to select among them.
Reading context accurately and matching approach to situation is problem-solving maturity. The same person may apply rigorous procedure in one situation and creative improvisation in another. Let the context guide the approach.
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