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AUGUST 23, 2019

The post How to Help Your Team Solve Problems and Think Critically appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. You want to be supportive, so you give them the answer…but then they’re back next time and before long you don’t have time to do anything but solve other people’s problems.

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JANUARY 5, 2015

Action learning is an approach to solving real problems that involves taking action and reflecting upon the results. Action learning is an approach to solving real problems that involves taking action and reflecting upon the results. Learning is contextual. It doesn’t feel like training. Lack of Project Sponsorship.

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OCTOBER 16, 2023

In this scenario, people learned some critical thinking and problem-solving skills, had fun, and got to know one another better. That’s a great start. But how many of these ideas are you implementing? Imagine if you weren’t just getting lots of ideas, but remarkable, practical ones. It wasn’t a complete loss.

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JANUARY 9, 2015

Career & Learning Communication confident humility becoming a success confidence entrepreneurial journey finding success living your dream problem solving' A guest post from LGL tribe member, Tom Eakin, about confidence, resilience, and the courage to keep going. Later, I applied what I’d learned in the corporate environment.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Avoid These Intimidating Questions That Can Silence Innovation and Problem Solving When someone on your team screws up or has one of those “what were they thinking” moments, particularly when the stakes are high. This shift from interrogation to exploration builds trust and encourages problem-solving.

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MAY 31, 2021

Even if you’re a rock star human-centered leader, doing all the right things to encourage micro-innovation and problem solving, it’s also likely that you have a few team members who still have best practices and ideas they’re holding back. How to Include Your Reluctant Employees in Your Speak-Up Culture.

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APRIL 5, 2021

Strategic empowerment removes the guesswork and helps people focus their creativity and problem-solving where it will make the most difference. Clarity about how and when to innovate and creatively solve problems leads to more focus on established processes and more innovative solutions where they are most needed.

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JANUARY 5, 2015

Action learning is an approach to solving real problems that involves taking action and reflecting upon the results. Action learning is an approach to solving real problems that involves taking action and reflecting upon the results. Learning is contextual. It doesn’t feel like training. Lack of Project Sponsorship.

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DECEMBER 2, 2024

Not only will you protect your reputation, but you’ll also foster a healthier, more collaborative team dynamic—and that’s a win for everyone. Why Scapegoating Happens When things go wrong, some people toss blame around like a frisbee in a windstorm—random, chaotic, and bound to hit someone who didn’t see it coming.

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OCTOBER 9, 2023

That’s not necessarily a sign we’re getting better at conflict, just escaping it— and potentially losing out on the innovation and problem-solving that comes from learning to do conflict well. Closely followed by advice related to speaking up, talking about it, and addressing the problem head-on. “Be At what cost?

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APRIL 12, 2024

” to foster ownership and collaborative problem-solving. [12:35] If you grab 50 copies of David’s book before the year’s end, you get an exclusive one-hour session with the authors. Perfect for any team that navigates human interactions, which let’s face it, is all of us. [03:26] 11:33] Ready to empower others?

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JULY 1, 2015

Tap into the energy of your prefrontal cortex– the part of your brain that problem-solves and plans. Each time I have tried a new approach, and ease into conversations with this individual. I now have all but stopped trying to work with her. I only get in trouble when I do. So, tell how you would proceed. I am giving up.

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DECEMBER 12, 2016

We’d designed a “speed-generation” problem solving session where groups rotated through stations to identify the ugly issues that needed to be addressed and worked on real solutions. Own the Ugly. The other day I was facilitating a 2 day offsite strategic planning retreat for one of my start-up clients.

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MARCH 22, 2024

Critical thinking is essential amidst societal divisiveness, emphasizing the need for innovative problem-solving. 03:10 – 07:18: Introduction to Ed Hess and Meaningful Work Ed stresses the importance of meaningful work amidst technological change.

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JANUARY 16, 2023

In addition to the connections built through working together and solving problems, you can also include periodic conversations that build relationships, such as: Cultural conversations to problem solve or celebrate: for example, “What’s really getting in the way of people using our new system?” Start with purpose.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

When people are confronted with problems, a lot of times you get one or two reactions from managers. In this episode, David uses a real-life situation to walk through the steps of how we take responsibility for solving problems, solving the right problems, determining the best person to own the problem, and working to resolve it.

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OCTOBER 8, 2024

Then, as we got braver and, in a moment of “we need a comic,” we started to look at our problems through a comic lens, we realized that some of the best material was our darkest. The act of laughing at our problems— finding the funny in our pain— stripped away some of the focus on why we were angry. It makes sense.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

You can lessen your frustration and help solve bad delegation by aligning expectations. Why Do I Even Try? Declan paced back and forth, fuming. “I I busted by ass to get this done. Made sure it was perfect and met every one of the project’s requirements. I met with my boss today and she blew it off. What did she say?” To do what matters most.

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APRIL 24, 2023

How often are your employees speaking up with creativity, empathy, and problem-solving? It enables us to build relationships, solve problems collaboratively, and create meaningful work. Leading in the automation revolution isn’t about what you can control; it’s about what you can create and contribute.

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MAY 8, 2021

In fact, in our Courageous Cultures research, 45% of respondents said they had not been trained in critical thinking or problem-solving. And yet, most of the time when leaders complain that a manager is “missing that gene,” it turns out they’ve never been taught.

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APRIL 26, 2021

When you respond to ideas using gratitude, information, and an invitation, you teach critical thinking and problem solving, promote psychological safety and improve the chances of a better idea in the future. Start with gratitude and thanking them for their contribution. “Thanks so much for spending time thinking about this.”

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MARCH 18, 2024

Cross cultural leadership to build better teams Cross cultural leadership is a fantastic chance to broaden your impact and develop teams that excel in performance and innovative problem-solving. You can achieve these outcomes when you recognize the challenges and focus on four dimensions of team collaboration.

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NOVEMBER 24, 2021

The write-up for a recent Star Player was as follows: “was nominated for his tenacity and creative approach to problem-solving, as well as his extra effort to get the project done on time.” For example, we give “Star Player” Awards and share why the winner was nominated.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In today’s Asking for a Friend from the PMI Rochester conference, David shares our very popular “9 What’s” whats coaching methodology to empower better decision-making and problem-solving. This question ensures you don’t spend time covering the ground they’ve already explored to solve the problem.

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International Coach Academy

JULY 2, 2024

Creative brainstorming sessions: Encouraging open and collaborative idea generation can inspire innovation, problem-solving, and the exploration of new possibilities. As a result, it may come with poor relationships, low productivity, and stress… Why with This Perspective Nowadays, open-minded thinking is crucial in the new century.

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OCTOBER 9, 2022

A Coaching Power Tool By Ruth Kwakwa, Young Adults Coach, GHANA What Is the Difference Between “That’s How It Is” vs. Choice a.k.a Culture vs. Choice “ That’s how it is ” is an expression that often means, “I do it this way, because of my culture.” We use it confidently, and even proudly, to justify a particular behavior. It just is.”

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

” “They meet deadlines, but I wish they were better at problem-solving.” ” “They meet deadlines, but I wish they were better at problem-solving.” Is Your Professional Brand Sending the Right Message? What would it say? Would there be any “buts” in that description?

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JUNE 16, 2017

My Manifesto For Change: Conflict Isn’t The Problem Follow Nathan. My Manifesto For Change: Conflict Isn’t The Problem Follow Nathan. 5 Tips to Ensure Your Values Unify Your Team, Not Divide Follow Jesse. When you do it promptly and well, everyone is better off. Confrontation and Splinters Follow Wally.

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OCTOBER 18, 2022

But Strauss Einhorn says that detective don’t always see the big picture and may spend too much time on a question or problem that might not be the essential one. They may find fresh ways of framing the issue or benefit from someone’s previous experience with a similar problem. How likely is that to happen?

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FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Construct a Balanced Team Ensure you have a mix of at least four different types to cover various approaches to leadership and problem-solving. Practical Advice to Deal with a Blind Spot and Make it Work For You How do you become aware of a blind spot in your leadership? After all, that’s the point of a blind spot, right?

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JULY 11, 2022

To reframe a problem, you choose to look at it differently. For the non-Trekkies, this is a classic Star Trek reference to a no-win scenario that everyone in Star Fleet Academy would face. You receive a distress call from a damaged ship (the Kobayashi Maru) that’s stranded in enemy space. If you choose to ignore it, they die.

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MARCH 14, 2022

They’ve had success doing what they know how to do, they feel competent at it, and it’s comfortable. For many people, competence and contentment are significant motivators. It’s also what’s been expected. Many organizations have invested lots of time identifying the critical behaviors that everyone must do it achieve success. Thinking takes time.

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DECEMBER 13, 2024

” promote mutual problem-solving and reduce tension. [09:00] Understanding the Conflict Resolution Challenge with “Agree to Disagree” [00:00] The episode opens by highlighting the common use of “let’s agree to disagree” in workplace conflicts. 01:13] David explains why this phrase is harmful.

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JUNE 27, 2019

You can’t possibly come up with the solution to every problem. To build better ideas, point people toward solutions. You know you need your team’s input. And even when you’ve got a good idea, it can improve. Your team can help you […]. The post One Question Leaders Ask to Build Better Ideas appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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APRIL 4, 2016

They master the art of productive meetings, delegation, and problem solving. So as we begin our official launch of Winning Well, we share with you why we believe this message is so vital for you and your organization. If you haven’t picked up a copy, you can get it on Amazon, in hardback or audio version.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Testing these aspirational values against real-world competing pressures provides real clarity, and helps guide problem-solving and decision-making down the line. Create your team culture by encouraging innovation and alignment. Make it easier for your team to work together. How does compassion play into that Sunday request?

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AUGUST 8, 2022

You might miss a big chance to improve your leadership, fix a problem, or truly help the person be more effective. Your team won’t trust you, they won’t want to give more than their minimum effort, and you certainly won’t get any creativity or problem-solving. Why You Have a Negative Team Member.

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