The Recovering Engineer

AUGUST 28, 2013

In attempting to write a coherent post blending these two ideas, I find myself in a creative block. It seems to me that the level of creativity a team exhibits falls fully within the confines of everything. This lack of creativity will hinder your ability to find a solution. Okay, here goes…. I just started. Always Have a Pen.

Creativity 135

Creativity Stress Learning-by-Doing Mentor 135

The Recovering Engineer

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

This is the brainstorming and creative stage. If we assign different causes to the problem, we will not be able to agree on how to solve it. What are some different ways we could solve the problem? We want to identify as many possible solutions as possible so that we can pick the best one rather than the first one that we identify.

Succession 221

Succession Brainstorming Workshop Skills 221

The Recovering Engineer

JULY 27, 2012

In the end, you will get greater returns and better results as you release all of the creative energies of your team in a common, focused direction. Set aside your desire to leap to action in the interest of building consensus. Clearly define the problem.

Consensus 191

Consensus Definition Proposal Tools 191

The Recovering Engineer

AUGUST 16, 2012

This search for a single, perfect answer to a complex problem hurts your creativity and your ability to see alternative solutions. When you are looking for a single solution, you narrow your thinking before you identify all of the possible solutions. Indecision. As you seek “the” right answer, you might fall into over-analysis paralysis.

Compliance 194

Compliance Workshop Quality Analysis 194