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Problem-solving is not just about tools and templates; leaders also need to create a culture that promotes good problem-solving behaviors. (25 Feb)Summary
In this article, Jamie Flinchbaugh makes the following points:
- Organizations focus too much on problem-solving tools and templates.
- They miss other critical elements that can make a significant difference.
- Problem-solving requires learning, agility, curiosity, and intuition.
- The flexibility and personal engagement of good coaching make it one of the most powerful leverage points for improving problem-solving.
- Curiosity allows us to enter problem-solving as a learning process because we must close our knowledge gaps before closing our performance gaps.
- Practical tools help us perform better in most domains—and problem-solving is no exception—but the skill and talent we bring to the task outweigh those tools.
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References from the Web:
- MAY 2021 The Strength And Curse Of Being A Problem-Solving Genius—Forbes
- MAY 2021 14 Effective Problem-Solving Strategies—Indeed
- OCT 2021 How to Solve Problems—HBR
Source Information:
- Article Source: Forbes
- Media Check: Forbes - Media Bias/Fact Check (mediabiasfactcheck.com)
- LEARNING OUTCOMES—RUNWAY | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
