EPISODE · Sep 8, 2019 · 10 MIN
2 Questions ANSWERED About Problem Solving
from Business Problems Solved Podcast · host Lee Houghton
Lee answers 2 questions that he is commonly asked in regards to problem solving. One of which is whether they are solving enough problems. Listen to this episode of Business Problems Solved to find out more… KEY TAKEAWAYS Are we solving enough problems? Having meetings are for discussing what went well and what didn’t go well and how you can prevent things not going well again. In these meetings have a look at whether they’re actually identifying problems to solve. If you’re running into the same problems day in day out, try to understand why you’re not discovering new problems. How much data is enough data to have a problem solving event? This depends on the size of the problem you’re looking to solve. If you have data that points you in the direction of where a problem has occurred, then that’s enough data to start problem solving. Understand by going to see the areas where there are issues. Sometimes one person’s opinion is enough to understand. BEST MOMENTS ‘In order to solve problems, you need to find problems that you can solve effectively.’ ‘Make sure you have the system set up right to enable you to find problems to solve.’ ‘If you’re asking whether you’re solving enough problems, the answer is no you’re not finding enough problems. ‘Problems aren’t solved in meetings; problems are solved in the the workplace’ ‘You don’t know whether that’s a perceived problem or a real problem until you see yourself.’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Business Problems Solved Podcast 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 [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/
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Lee answers 2 questions that he is commonly asked in regards to problem solving. One of which is whether they are solving enough problems. Listen to this episode of Business Problems Solved to find out more… KEY TAKEAWAYS Are we solving enough problems? Having meetings are for discussing what went well and what didn’t go well and how you can prevent things not going well again. In these meetings have a look at whether they’re actually identifying problems to solve. If you’re running into the same problems day in day out, try to understand why you’re not discovering new problems. How much data is enough data to have a problem solving event? This depends on the size of the problem you’re looking to solve. If you have data that points you in the direction of where a problem has occurred, then that’s enough data to start problem solving. Understand by going to see the areas where there are issues. Sometimes one person’s opinion is enough to understand. BEST MOMENTS ‘In order to solve problems, you need to find problems that you can solve effectively.’ ‘Make sure you have the system set up right to enable you to find problems to solve.’ ‘If you’re asking whether you’re solving enough problems, the answer is no you’re not finding enough problems. ‘Problems aren’t solved in meetings; problems are solved in the the workplace’ ‘You don’t know whether that’s a perceived problem or a real problem until you see yourself.’ VALUABLE RESOURCES Business Problems Solved Podcast 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 [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/lhoughton/
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