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How Great Leaders Solve Problems

Leaders wear many hats in the workplace – coach, facilitator, and strategist are just a few. But when it comes to meeting goals and objectives, problem-solver is one of their most important roles. As problem-solvers, effective leaders take proactive measures to avoid issues, address them when they arise, and keep their...

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Leadership Problem Solving Innovation

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Leaders wear many hats in the workplace – coach, facilitator, and strategist are just a few. But when it comes to meeting goals and objectives, problem-solver is one of their most important roles. As problem-solvers, effective leaders take proactive measures to avoid issues, address them when they arise, and keep their teams moving forward. A good leader possesses strong problem-solving skills, but a great leader also develops these skills in employees. They also foster a work environment that elicits creative solutions from their teams. So, what skills and strategies do effective leaders employ when facing workplace problems?

Course outline

10 topics · 65 min

  1. 1 Introduction to Workplace Problems
  2. 2 A Leader’s Role in Solving Problems
  3. 3 Problem Prevention and Detection
  4. 4 The Problem-Solving Process
  5. 5 Framing and Communicating Problems
  6. 6 Facilitating Creative Problem-Solving on Your Team
  7. 7 Overcoming Barriers to Creative Problem-Solving
  8. 8 Check Your Understanding
  9. 9 Summary
  10. 10 Quiz

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