The problem with solving a problem means that mostly that means a return to the status quo. Innovation on the other hand, changes what’s normal.
Next time you have a problem ask, Will solving this return the situation to what was previously normal? If your answer is yes ask, How can I turn this problem into an opportunity to do what’s never been done before as well as remove the cause of the problem in the first place?
Most problem solving fails to remove the cause/s.
Often the cause/s of problems have something to do with our why of where we’re going, how (strategy) we have decided to get there, and who will do what and when (execution).
Creative tension rather than negative stress can exist between reality and possibility when we get our why, how, and who, what, and when, right for us.
For some great insights into creative tension please read a guest post here by Gary Ryan from Organisations That Matter.
Gary acknowledges the great work of Robert Fritz who I too would acknowledge along with the great work of Peter Senge.
I keep six honest serving-men
(They taught me all I knew);
Their names are What and Why and When
And How and Where and Who.
Rudyard Kipling
Be the difference you want to see in the world
Ian
Author of Changing What's Normal
I partner with people passionate about change who want to break free from the status quo and accelerate turning possibility into reality
Sparkenation: a spark that ignites passion that leads to action that changes what's normal
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