Boris's checklist is just a slightly modified version of your classic mathematics or engineering problem solving steps.
1. Write down your problem statement.
2. State your knowns, unknowns, and assumptions.
3. Solve.
(Step 2 is also further enhanced by performing first principles reasoning, collecting data for evidence, and using reasonable estimates where data is absent.)
I think Boris's list is pretty solid, but I personally would unmix the problem solving methodology from the planning/goal setting SMART principles as two separate things. One addresses problem solving, while the other addresses human cognitive shortcomings for getting things done.
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1. Write down your problem statement.
2. State your knowns, unknowns, and assumptions.
3. Solve.
(Step 2 is also further enhanced by performing first principles reasoning, collecting data for evidence, and using reasonable estimates where data is absent.)
I think Boris's list is pretty solid, but I personally would unmix the problem solving methodology from the planning/goal setting SMART principles as two separate things. One addresses problem solving, while the other addresses human cognitive shortcomings for getting things done.