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Brainstorming Is Killing Your Creativity
Our go-to method for problem solving is majorly flawed. Here’s how to flip it on its head.
The Two Traits of the Best Problem-Solving Teams
How do you establish and maintain psychological safety with a cognitively diverse group?
The Surprising Secret to Breaking Through a Mental Block, According to Science
The key to making the best decisions is simpler than you think.
Got a Problem Employee? Being a Fix-It Boss Doesn’t Help Things
Leaders fixated on assisting weak performers may hurt everyone—themselves included.
Figure Out Your Company’s Strategic Problems, Then Use Small Teams to Solve Them
We call these initiatives “micro-battles” and believe they are a powerful tool for fighting back against the complexity that slows..
How to Cultivate Leadership That Is Honed to Solve Problems
Achieve breakthroughs by bringing together experts who love challenges.
Are You Facing a Problem? Or a Polarity?
Next time you are wrestling with a challenge or conflict, ask: “Is this a problem to solve or a polarity to deal with?”
Don’t Look for a Great Idea. Look for a Good Problem
To create anything that is truly pathbreaking, you need to look for it in new places.
When to Solve Your Team’s Problems, and When to Let Them Sort It Out
If you’re an effective manager, escalations should be aberrations that you accept rarely and thoughtfully. Here are some questions to ask ..
How to handle conflict in your team
The most innovative, productive teams we study have regular, intense debates. The ability to disagree, without causing offense, is essenti..