Rockstar problem-solving for beginners
There is no such thing as a simple problem. That’s what makes problem-solving so integral for success in the business world.
There is no such thing as a simple problem. That’s what makes problem-solving so integral for success in the business world.
“Success is a collection of problems solved.”
–I.M. Pei, Chinese-American architect
There is no such thing as a simple problem. That’s what makes problem-solving so integral for success in the business world. Consumers are diverse, multi-faceted individuals with a variety of different needs—which makes complex problem-solving the name of the game.
Just ask former senior partner at McKinsey & Company, Bob Dvorak. As a returning guest on Episode 11 of Think Deeply, Speak Simply—Rockstar Problem Solving—Bob shares his best practices for breaking down problems to discover inspiring solutions.
His unique methods prove how addressing issues head-on can help cultivate a more successful organization for you and your executive suite. They can also help prevent small problems from snowballing into larger, more detrimental crises.
Here are Bob’s most effective methods for problem-solving and presenting powerful solutions.
Dividing your problem into three steps can help you tackle solutions appropriately. Bob’s recommendation is to segment your approach as follows:
By addressing and accepting the answers to these questions, you can finally get to the goal line of what you’ve been hoping to achieve all along: impact and change.
Speaking in dense, technical language won’t gain you any fans.
Instead, seek to use analogies everyone understands; ones that are so basic and universal no one can deny them as truth. These engaging anecdotes translate into a powerful language that sticks with people and inspires them to act without having to think too hard. By distilling complex data into something more natural and receptive to your listeners, you’re far more likely to walk away with a captivated audience.
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