Steve Jobs, a founder of Apple, has been recognized as one of the most successful innovators in the technology industry. Jobs was known for his problem-solving method that has been widely adopted and proved to be effective over time.
According to an ABC report, Jobs followed a three-step process which included stepping back to take a holistic view of the problem, focusing on essential components, and disconnecting from distractions to allow for creative thinking. When faced with a block or challenge, taking a break was recommended as a way to recharge and come up with fresh ideas.
Harvard University has recognized the effectiveness of these methods, particularly emphasizing the use of the ‘first principle’. This technique involves focusing solely on the essential aspects of a problem and discarding anything superfluous. Apple utilized this approach when developing groundbreaking products like the Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, AirPods, and Vision Pro.
For example, when faced with competition from portable music players like Walkman and Discman, Apple introduced revolutionary products such as the iPod that changed the game in music players. Similarly, during the rise of mobile phones, Apple introduced smartphones like iPhone that transformed mobile communication. Even today with products like AirPods and Vision Pro