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Assumption Busters: 7 Questions to Propel Your Team’s Strategic Thinking

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How to help your team challenge assumptions for better creativity and problem-solving In our Courageous Cultures research, 67% said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” It’s hard to solve a problem differently when you’re holding on to outdated assumptions.

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What to Do when You Can’t Use a Team Member’s Idea

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When you get an idea you can’t use, it’s an opportunity to help people think more deeply and to get even better thoughts. In this episode, you’ll get specific leadership techniques you can use to build more strategic thinking and relevant […].

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How to Lead Through a No-Win Scenario

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There will be times when you face outcomes you intensely dislike. A seeming no-win scenario is also a chance to distinguish yourself, earn people’s trust, and innovate. Here are seven ways to lead through these tough circumstances, build your credibility, and sleep well at night: Reframe. Own the UGLY. Collaborate. Win with Values.

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7 Surprising Hobbies to Improve Your Leadership Skills

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Escape Rooms: Building Problem-Solving and Team-Building Skills Escape rooms bring out the problem-solver in everyone. Problem-Solving : Escape rooms are full of puzzles that require analytical thinking and fast problem-solving —two critical leadership skills. Like Crestcom L.E.A.D.R.,

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Communication Games for Teams: Enhancing Engagement and Collaboration

Vantage Circle

Enhance teamwork and problem-solving. This game emphasizes teamwork, non-verbal communication , and enhanced problem-solving skills. Collaborative Problem-Solving Games: Collaborative problem-solving games are designed to increase teamwork, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.

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Mentorship vs. Coaching: Which One Drives Better Results?

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Learning through real-world examples builds practical knowledge about problem-solving, strategic thinking, and people management. Developing Problem-Solving and Self-Awareness Coaching often involves self-reflection and problem-solving exercises that help employees understand their strengths and weaknesses.

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Understanding the 3 Types of Employee Engagement and How to Improve Them

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It’s about - How deeply they think about what they do, How they approach problem-solving, and How much they align their thinking with the broader goals of the organization. Cognitive Engagement Cognitive engagement revolves around the intellectual investment an employee makes in their work.