Unlock the full potential of your problem-solving abilities to drive success and overcome obstacles with confidence. In this class, you’ll explore the critical role problem-solving plays in day-to-day operations, from addressing small challenges to tackling larger organizational issues. Through reflection, brainstorming, and practical exercises, you’ll learn to identify the root cause of problems, assess their significance, and communicate them clearly to foster a shared understanding among your team. By examining both creative and analytical solutions, you'll ensure the strategies you develop are not only effective but sustainable.

You'll gain tools to formulate targeted solutions that address the core issue and lead to lasting improvements. Whether you're an individual contributor or a leader of teams, this class will equip you with a structured approach to problem-solving that empowers you to make smarter decisions and drive impactful change.

At the end of this class, you will be able to:

• Reflect on conflicts or challenges to identify the root problem and its significance before moving toward a solution
• State the root problem clearly and consistently to foster shared understanding and motivation among stakeholders and maintain alignment between the problem and solution
• Examine potential solutions through both creative and analytical approaches, assessing their feasibility and ensuring they effectively address the root problem
• Formulate a targeted solution that directly resolves the core problem

Recommended Prerequisites: n/a

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