on the surface, a solution finder (at least to me) doesn't always fix the original problem whereas a problem solver resolves the underlying issue (the problem).

There can be multiple solutions to one problem, but only one problem to solve.

is the glass half empty or half full?

let me ask my consultant...

see, i always hated problem solvers, it implies a certain linear logic - which i abhor. whenever prof's in school referred to "design problems" i always thought they were assuming that there was a"correct" answer. i always chose to re-frame the issue as a challenge or opportunity. solution finder seems to fit my general vision of architectural issues.

I'm a problem finder.

a solution finder- find the solution but not necessary fix the shit for u.

problem solver- the guy who actually fix the shit for u.

(i guess)

i think afrdzk got it right, a problem solver is a someone who fixes problems long term whereas a solution finder is someone who does a quick patch...

then again, what the hell do i know

none of us know shit

more people are troublemakers.

let me ask my consultant...
problem: u haff 2 much money.
solooshun: u write beeg check to me

which came 1st, da chikken or de eggx?

you were reading an ad.
solution: don't read ads. :·P

architects are solution solver- only solve things that had already been solved.

I once over heard a boss say to an employee: 'I don't want to hear what we can't do. Stop causing problems, I'm the one that's supposed to cause problems, you're supposed to solve them.'

I actually thought it was a pretty effective management strategy.

I could picture Michael Scott from the Office asking this question of himself?

I am a problem finder---- which makes people dislike me ALOT! People, what's wrong with you guys? Or should I say, what's wrong with myself?

I am a problem finder---- which makes people dislike me ALOT! People, what's wrong with you guys? Or should I say, what's wrong with myself?

every problem started out as a solution.

designer:

"solutions that nobody wants to problems that don't exist"

Have a look at the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI and other personality trait standards.

Be aware though of the concepts of Reversal Theory. The wiki page linked doesn't really do it justice, but in essence, it means that your personality is not some internalised brick. It is fluid, not just throughout life, but in the course of a year, a day, a second, and it is that fluidity that is important. The ability to adjust your (self and your) position to the situation.

This could easily link to the never-ending discussion of Intelligence. Try Sternberg, and Gardner for some interesting and fairly valid frameworks.

I think a problem solver is specific
a solution finder is generic

uhhhhh what