There are those who say problem solving looks backwards and innovation looks forward. I would argue that sometimes effective problem solving requires innovation and sometimes creating a different future can benefit from leveraging problem-solving methodologies.
To problem solve the future, begin to focus on the gap between âwhat is happeningâ and âwhat
could be happeningâ instead of on the traditional problem-solving question of âwhat
should be happening.â
Ask âwhy havenât we?â
Ask âwhatâs slowing us down?â
Ask âwhat opportunity are we not fully leveraging?â
Look backwards to solve the most impactful problems, and forward to create the future. And of course, no matter which methodologies you use, always remember to Finish Strong®.