Strategic Thinking Tips to Solve Problems and Innovate
36mGeneral2023-04-28
Authors
AJ Eckstein
Recruiting Expert, Career Coach, Podcast Host, and Strategy Consultant
Course details
Do you struggle when it comes to problem solving? Would you like to think more strategically? In this course, strategy consultant AJ Eckstein guides you through a three-part process with actionable tips on how to think like a consultant and solve problems both at work and in your personal life. AJ covers a variety of creative methods you can lean on when thinking through solutions to a problem, and strategies to package a solution and effectively share it with stakeholders.
Skills covered
Decision-MakingLeadership SkillsProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementOne-Off
Concepts
Introduction
- Harness strategic thinking strategies
Identifying the Root Cause of a Problem
- Ask the right questions to find solutions
- Use the five whys to uncover the root problem
- Cure the disease not the symptom
Organizing Your Thinking to Solve a Problem
- Use the 80 20 rule for maximum impact
- Use the MECE principle to organize your thinking
- Create an issue tree to break down your problem
- Create a decision tree to make a decision
Communicating Solutions
- Establish trust with stakeholders
- Communicate your solution effectively
- How to admit you don't know
Conclusion
- Next steps