Problem Solving

Problem Solving

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The Art Of Creating Possibilities

Success

A great philosopher once said that the only obstacle that a great eagle has to overcome to be able to fly with even greater speed and agility is the air itself; Yet if the air were to be withdrawn and the mighty bird to fly in a vacuum, it would drop to the ground, unable to fly at all.

Problems are the very elements of success of a business. If problems no longer existed, there would be no need for the business in the first place, because businesses by their very nature are created to solve problems.

The success to solving problems are the context within which they are viewed and not the problems themselves. Great leaders view problems as possibilities waiting to be created. Like great chess players they know that their success will come from understanding their position, evaluating all possible options, understanding the consequences behind their options and only then do they decide on a plan of action.

	How do you view the problems that face you?
	What process do you go through to understand the issues?
	How do you decide the best way forward?

Successful leaders have a process for solving business problems. They understand that short term solutions won't create long term success so they create solutions that ensure the problem stays solved in the future. They thrive on the challenge knowing that each problem is a business opportunity waiting to happen.

	How do you go about solving your problems?
	Do you know what questions to ask to ensure you get straight to the heart of the issue?
	Do you look at problems as an irritant or as a potential to new discoveries & progress?

Leaders know that like the gardener who said "The hardest thing about cutting the grass is that it never stays cut for long" so problems are the essence of business. For some managers problems are a cause of stress; they spend their entire day fire fighting, solving similar problems each and every day of their business career. These managers will never have the time to become great leaders. Other managers see problems as opportunities, a way of solving a complex business issue to help bring the business one step closer to achieving it's vision. For them there is little firefighting because they have created a solution that far outlives the immediate problem. These are the great leaders of today and tomorrow.

	Which kind of a manager are you?
	Has fire fighting become a fact of life in your organization?
	When did you last take the time to teach others to create their own solutions?
	What would you have to do to become a possibilities creator?

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