Dont Start With a Solution
‘You can take a horse to water but you can’t make it drink, you need to make it thirsty.’
In this episode of Business Problems solved, Lee explains the importance of finding problems rather than starting with a solution. He also discusses how you can do this with your team to improve their thirst for getting to where they want to be.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
The secret to successful change is finding the problem rather than starting with a solution. If you can understand the problem, you want to solve without a solution already in mind then you have a better chance of success. This is because you may lead the problem down the wrong path. Engage with the people you’re working with on the problems that they have today. Approach the problems by saying the problem without giving any solution. The easiest ways to make people thirsty is to find problems with them. Forward framing is truly understanding what it looks like after you’ve achieved your goal. When you understand where you want to get to, look at how you’re going to get there by finding the problems and see how far away you are.BEST MOMENTS
‘You have to start with the problem’
‘The thirstier you can make them, the easier it will be’
‘It’s not about solving problems; it’s about finding them.’
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ABOUT THE HOST
For the last 15 years, I have been a multi-sector internal or external business improvement consultant, building the improved capability of individuals, teams and businesses.
In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my two young children Jack & India. I also enjoy listening to and reading business & personal development material.
Lee Houghton is “THE Business Problem Solver”, a Management Consultant, CX Specialist and Keynote Speaker.
CONTACT METHOD
You can contact Lee Houghton on 07813342194
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/
