Pursue Greater

Problem-solving

Identifying and implementing effective solutions to challenges.

What It Looks Like

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  • Recognizes issues before they become widespread.
  • Acts quickly to resolve problems.
  • Uses creativity and logical reasoning to generate solutions to challenges.
  • Differentiates between root-causes and symptoms of problems.
  • Anticipates potential problems and works to avoid them.
  • Trains team to proactively and quickly solve problems.
  • Supports team to think creatively and logically when addressing challenges.
  • Conducts action reviews to determine root cause of problems.
  • Builds contingencies into plans.
  • Researches and shares best practices for problem-solving based on situation.
  • Sees connections between seemingly isolated issues.
  • Leads teams through comprehensive analysis of implementation to minimize disruptions.
  • Assesses risks using varied viewpoints before recommending any course of action.
  • Benchmarks with other industry leaders to plan for potential problems.
  • Resources teams appropriately to proactively account for risks.
  • Strategizes optimal solutions that minimize risk to organization.

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

James 1:5 (WEB)