Bring Out the Best Thinking in Problem-Solving
Wherever you exercise your leadership, one of the highest expectations of you is that you will be an effective problem-solver.
As leaders, much of our problem solving is in group-settings, where controlling the process can be a challenge. Strong personalities and opinionated voices frequently exert themselves so forcibly that they take over the discussion and drive the solution which they want, not necessarily what the group wants.
In today's episode I examine a six-phase problem-solving structure which minimizes the opportunity for problem-solving exercises to be derailed by personalities or lack of an orchestrating focus. This structure assures that every aspect of a problem-solving endeavor is given due time in a setting where everyone can be heard.
The structure I describe is adapted from Edward de Bono's book 6 Thinking Hats, an approach that has been used globally to tackle thorny geopolitical issues. If it is helpful in problem-solving scenarios such as that, it's certain a technique that can benefit any of us in problem-solving roles.
A transcript of today's podcast can be downloaded at https://www.upsizeyourleadership.com/episodes/2312-imaginative-problem-solving.pdf.
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