Problem Solving

Problem Solving

Experiencing the zebra effect, a zebra stands near a baby zebra.
The corporate unicorn was yesterday — now we should consider the wisdom of black and white stripes.
A creative collage of individuals jotting down ideas on a piece of paper to boost innovation.
An effective strategic approach to unlocking and selecting truly innovative solutions.
A hand is pointing at a diagram illustrating the tyranny of small decisions.
Acting "little and often" has huge consequences and they're not always good — but awareness yields solutions.
A team of people standing around a table in an office.
Team storming — as defined by psychologist Bruce Tuckman — can be fractious. Done right, the benefits are immense.
Charles Munger, a man in glasses, sitting in front of a bookcase filled with puzzles.
According to the legendary investor, the best method is a blueprint for "extreme success.”
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The essential element needed for innovation is creative dissonance — and the keys to unlocking it were forged by bankers in Italy.
A group of people running on a track.
A company can only be as agile as its least flexible team — here’s how to make an effective framework for decision-making.
Black and white photo of a woman holding a stack of papers, illustrating Parkinson's Law.
How to figure out the right amount of time for any project.
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That completely useless thing you want to get rid of — it's probably more important than you think.
A collage of people learning and working on a computer.
Your brain is not an obsolete piece of technology. Once properly trained for learning, it’s your ticket to navigating the AI landscape.
An innovative drawing of a bird soaring through the sky, supercharging inspiration with its dynamic flight.
Borrow the same technique that produced McDonald’s, the Hawaiian pizza, the Beatles’ greatest hits, and Shakespeare’s rhetorical flair.
A soccer goalie displaying action and focus standing in front of a net.
We often assume that movement means progress and that doing something is better than doing nothing. That is often not true.
A photo of a group of men with different colored circles on their heads.
The combined intellectual heft of multiple “big thinkers” delivered arguably the most successful scientific theory in history.
A black man, an AI specialist, sitting at a desk in a modern office while brainstorming innovative business ideas.
The reported supremacy of generative AI over human brain-power in business ideation depends on how you define “better.”
A kairos-inspired painting of an angel holding a telescope, capturing the essence of both timelessness and worldly exploration.
For a plan to go as smooth as clockwork, be prepared to pounce on opportunity.
A painting of orange and red circles on a blue background, displaying randomness in its arrangement.
To break "analysis paralysis," reduce the number of available options — and introduce an element of chance.
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Yes, you CAN be a “math person” — as long as you follow these learning techniques.
Einstein with his class of students in 1896
Hermann Minkowski called Einstein a "lazybones" with a "not very solid" education. Less than 10 years later, he would eat his words.
A group of people utilizing effective communication skills sitting around a table in a meeting.
Clear communication is good for business and life — but compelling communication can take you to another level.
A bricolage of a watercolor painting of a watermelon.
If you give yourself and others space to tinker and experiment, then you might create something incredible. Here's how to do it well.
Anupalabdhi on stage at SXSW.
Rooted in Vedic philosophy, "anupalabdhi" — or "non-apprehension" — can help you exploit gaps in the market.
A silhouette of a woman standing in front of a computer screen, showcasing generative AI technology for business.
We used to think, "That email isn’t going to write itself." But now it can, thanks to AI. And there's so much more, from coding to marketing.
Two data-smart leaders shaking hands in front of a purple background.
Your organization won’t become a “data democracy” organically — shared knowledge is key.
A black and white image of a skull with speech bubbles depicting death.
Generative AI — driven by large language models — has the potential to destroy or supercharge most businesses. Now is the time to pivot.
A group of people practicing agile innovation while looking at a wall.
Talent wants to be free — but a safe company culture puts “the maze in the mouse” and shackles progress.
A successful man with a beard symbolizing empowerment.
“Choose not to be harmed—and you won’t feel harmed," advised Stoic philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius. He had a point.