Problem-solving is a crucial skill for leaders. Here’s where most people go wrong with problem solving, and how to be more effective with it.
Look for the Cause
If we focus only on treating the symptoms, we end up playing whack-a-mole with the problem and never truly solving it.
Search for the Cause, Not for the Cure
It’s easy and efficient to apply the quick fix to a problem. But this approach doesn’t create lasting results. To solve a problem, we must search for the cause, not for the cure.