Leading Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2019

T HE WORLD ECONOMIC FORUM’S Future of Jobs Report lists complex problem-solving as the number one skill for jobs in 2020. Yet these skills are rarely taught. Step Two: Disaggregate the Issues. How do you disaggregate the issues and develop hypotheses to be explored? That’s where Bulletproof Problem Solving comes in.

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Disaggregation Analysis McKinsey Process 220

Skip Prichard

AUGUST 2, 2019

Complex problem solving is the core skill for 21st century teams. Their new book is BULLETPROOF PROBLEM SOLVING: The One Skill That Changes Everything. New Skills Required. Would you share a little about the evolution of managerial skills and what skills are needed in the current era? Bulletproof Problem Solving.

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Disaggregation McKinsey Skills Gordon 79

Strategy Driven

MAY 2, 2019

These comments by Mehrdad Baghai, strategist and author, commend our book Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill that Changes Everything. How you disaggregate or cleave a problem has a big impact on the insight you get into a problem. Have we broken down the problem into key issues to address?

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Process Strategy Disaggregation Agility 74

HR Digest

AUGUST 1, 2019

An early champion of the Men Advocating Real Change (MARC) gender inclusion program, Chevron recognizes the true power it can have to build self-awareness, foster individual inclusion skills, and sustain a culture of inclusion across the organization. What spurred your interest and passion for the topic?

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Diversity Succession Disaggregation Self-aware 107

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 12, 2016

What set of skills should companies invest in? Pilots are a critical pool of talent for an airline; there must be a sufficient supply with appropriate skills to operate the airline. This is a classic proficiency role : though the skills are high level, beyond a certain standard, higher performance won’t yield more value.

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Airlines Disaggregation Customer Loyalty Competitive Advantage 8

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 27, 2016

Work is being disaggregated from jobs and reorganized into a variety of alternative arrangements, such as consulting projects, freelance assignments, and contract opportunities. Workers with specialized skills, deep expertise, or in-demand experience win in the gig economy. All of that is changing.

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Disaggregation Insurance Retail Fixed Costs 8

Harvard Business Review

MAY 23, 2011

If the star quality of our employees isn't immediately apparent, disaggregate their package into component skills until you find the disruptive skill that can make them a star performer, and deploy him/her accordingly. We each yearn for that kind of "yes.".

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Disaggregation Long-term Career Planning 15