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Driving Successful Change
How to Use Force-Field Analysis with Diagrams and an Action Plan to Strengthen Driving Forces Organisational change can feel like pushing a boulder uphill—every gain comes with resistance. Whether you’re rolling out a new system, changing structures, or shifting culture, even the most necessary initiatives can stall if people and processes push back. That’s where force-field…
Mastering the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving Contradiction Matrix
A Simple Cheat-Sheet and Practical Examples for Business Challenges In all our worlds challenges arise daily. Innovation often requires us to think outside the box and tackle problems that seem contradictory or insurmountable. Enter the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ)—a methodology that can significantly enhance your inventive capabilities. This article aims to simplify TRIZ…
Making Better Assumptions
How to Capture Ideas and Create a Learning Experiment Backlog for Continuous Improvement Whether you’re managing a team, running a business, or launching a new product, making informed decisions is vital. One of the best ways to ensure that your decisions are backed by solid reasoning is through the capture and testing of assumptions. In…
Tools Models & Frameworks
The structures that turn problem solving into a repeatable craft When people talk about problem solving, they often focus on mindset — curiosity, persistence, creativity — or on people — teams, workshops, leaders. But when you strip away the noise, every great problem solver relies on one thing above all: structure. That structure takes the form of tools, models,…
Mindset Shifts Unlock Problem Solving
Mindset Shifts for Creativity, Calmness, Clarity, Collaboration, and Thinking Outside the Box Problem-solving is an integral part of both personal and professional life. However, how we approach these problems significantly influences our outcomes. By shifting our mindsets, we can unlock new pathways to creativity, maintain calmness under pressure, gain clarity, foster collaboration, and encourage innovative…
The Vanishing Deliverables
1. Monday Morning Panic Lisa Hughes stared at the screen.Her project tracker looked like a crime scene: amber flags turning red, tasks overdue, owners missing. The “Digital Citizen Portal” — a key part of the council’s transformation programme — was supposed to go live in three weeks. Instead, deliverables were quietly vanishing. She scrolled again,…
Constraint Mapping: Visualising Limitations
Brainstorming Actions to Turn Challenges into Opportunities The ability to navigate challenges and convert them into opportunities is invaluable. Often, we find ourselves overwhelmed by constraints—whether they are time limitations, budgetary restrictions, or resource shortages. However, what if we could transform these limitations into stepping stones toward innovation? This is where constraint mapping comes into…
Prioritising Team Backlogs Using the Eisenhower Matrix
Ranking Tasks by Urgency and Impact Managing a team’s workload can sometimes feel like juggling flaming torches while walking a tightrope. With multiple demands pulling in various directions, it’s crucial to have a structured method for prioritising tasks. One effective framework that has stood the test of time is the Eisenhower Matrix. This powerful tool…
Facilitating Cross-Functional Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa) Sessions
A Practical Guide for Effective Problem Solving In the fast-paced world of contemporary business, complex problems often span multiple departments. To unravel these intertwined issues, teams require a structured approach that promotes collaboration and collective insight. One effective tool for this purpose is the Fishbone Diagram, also known as the Ishikawa diagram, named after its…
