Managing Your Problem Solvers
As you look around your organization, do you have people who are problem solvers? They enjoy looking at something that isn’t right and figuring out a way to make it [...]
Feb, 18
2019
Feb, 11
2019
Prioritize Problem Solving
Overwhelmed leaders may want to look at how they prioritize problem solving. Good intentions can lead to spending a tremendous amount of time on every issue that comes up. This [...]
Feb, 4
2019
Avoid the Complicated Solution
Many organizations fall into the trap of a complicated solution, when trying to solve a problem. While a complicated solution works, it often takes too much time and energy. Over [...]
Dec, 17
2018
Starbucks Couldn’t Make Coffee
The day Starbucks couldn’t make coffee taught me several important business lessons. At the time, I was leaving a Target store and decided a coffee for the road would be [...]
Dec, 12
2018
Finding and Fixing Business Problems
When it comes to finding and fixing business problems, you have to be willing to look for issues. Too often, you may assume everything is fine, which allows problems to [...]
Oct, 3
2018
Problems Don’t Magically Solve Themselves
Effective leaders understand that problems don't magically solve themselves. You can't allow fixable issues to linger, otherwise their impact may grow. While it may be easy to come up with [...]
Jul, 17
2018
Problem Solving Tip for Leaders
A good problem solving tip for leaders sees them spend less time on issues that are allowed to linger. These little problems can add up and start to hurt your [...]
Feb, 28
2018
Stop Solving Problems the Same Way
When you get stuck solving problems the same way at work, you limit productivity and create new issues. While the old response may have worked, your problem solving skills may [...]
Jan, 8
2018
Do You Solve Problems the Same Way?
When you solve problems the same way, you assume there is only one possible solution or one solution that works. That approach may become a limiting belief that costs you [...]
May, 1
2017
Stop Ignoring Problems
While certain challenges can’t be solved that doesn’t mean you should keep ignoring problems. A recent hotel visit reminded me of the importance of being proactive when addressing challenges that [...]