Showing posts with label collaborative problem solving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label collaborative problem solving. Show all posts

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Get Help Solving That Problem

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Do you try to do everything on your own?

If you're part of a team, and especially if you are leading a team, it goes better by collaborating. Working together. Helping each other. 

People like to be connected. What better time to strengthen your connections than when you have a problem?

You don't need everyone in the world to help you solve a problem but you probably do need someone. Find out who that is, and get them involved.

Besides, it is way more fun that way, too.

-- doug smith 


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Monday, February 13, 2023

Team Bonding

Solving problems is a great way to engage your team.

Team members are already feeling the effects of your problems. There are numerous benefits to getting the whole team involved in solving those same problems.

In the process, when the effort is collaborative and centered, the team bonds as well.

-- doug smith


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