Either Way

Fix the problem and then fix yourself, or fix yourself and then fix the problem. Centered problem solving works either way.

-- doug smith

 

Reciprocity

Helping someone else solve their problem can likely lead to you solving your own.

-- doug smith

 

Focus

Knowing what you want from a solution is the first step in getting it.

-- doug smith

 

Communicating Better Solves More Problems

Imagine how many problems we could solve by improving our ability to communicate.

Interpersonal problems, organizational problems, team problems, political problems, maybe even scientific problems -- all would be better managed if we communicated more effectively.

I'm working on getting better at that. How about you?

-- doug smith

 

Ego's Wall

For something so fragile, ego sure builds a formidable wall.

-- doug smith

Check Carefully

We have a problem is my solution causes you problems -- and vice versa.

 Before we implement, let's check to see all of the possible results.

-- doug smith

Fixing

Fix the problem and then fix yourself, or fix yourself and then fix the problem. Centered problem solving works either way.

-- doug smith

 

Coming Around

Helping someone else solve their problem can likely lead to you solving one of your own.

-- doug smith

 

Knowledge Helps

Knowing what you want from a solution is the first step in getting it.

-- doug smith

Quick take

When problems ensue try talking them thru.

-- doug smith

Problem After Problem

As soon as I solve every problem I can think of I think of more problems.

That's not a bad thing, but it is a thing. We live with an endless supply of problems.

All the more reason to keep busy solving them.

-- doug smith

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

Respect

Your voice could be the voice that solves a problem but first that voice must be respected and heard.

Build the respect. 

-- doug smith

Simply Put

If the problem is yours to solve you can find a way to solve it.

-- doug smith

Keep Digging

The root cause of your problem is probably deeper than you suspect.

Keep digging.

-- doug smith

 

No Matter What

Solve what you can. Manage what you must. Keep learning no matter what.

-- doug smith