Here's how you can apply problem solving skills in a team setting.

One thing that I have found helpful is to have the problem statement clearly defined with support of data. One needs to be authentic with their team and encourage a culture of having an open dialogue. This helps understanding everyone's perspectives and gives a broader picture with nuances. Once diverse perspectives and the solutions are brainstormed amongst team, the difficult part is to have a right solution! What's helped me is to list out pros and cons, this also helps in team alignment and gives clarity in arriving at right solution. What most of teams miss out is on Execution & Discipline. Reviews and Documentation of learnings are tools which continues to guide the team!

Here’s my thought on how you can effectively leverage problem-solving skills in a collaborative environment: 1. Clearly defining the problem 2. Fostering an open & inclusive environment 3. Leveraging diverse perspectives 4. Structured problem-solving frameworks 5. Generating & evaluating solutions 6. Making decisions through collaboration 7. Reflecting & learning through retrospectives By looking to follow these steps, one can effectively apply problem-solving skills in a team setting, ensuring collaborative, well-reasoned, & effective solutions to challenges.

Identify employees who come with specific strengths and weakness for a particular role or task, harnessing new skills is also an art, trust of the manager plays a big part, sink or swing is something tests a resources capability how they can scale up and move to the next level, in a nutshell empowerment and trust from next level superiors/managers are two critical aspects.

The best way in my experience to drive out all possible scenarios is to create a debate within the team . Split the team into 2 - give the problem statement and ask each side to debate to the best of their ability - one "for" and the other " against" . It doesn't mean they actually believe that to be true, but allows a sense of removal from self belief and group think dynamics to champion fiercely for one side of the argument which at the end can give the whole team as they come back together - a really clear view of perspectives in terms of clients, risks they hadn't thought about, anticipated change acceptance etc . I have this to be super powerful eg. A statement might be - we have the best product in the market - now debate!

Let's dive into evaluating our ideas. We'll assess feasibility, risks, and benefits. Can we execute within our resources & timeframe? What challenges do we face, and what rewards are possible? By carefully weighing these factors, we'll choose the path that aligns best with our goals and capabilities. Let's make informed decisions together.

Our goal is clear: to implement our chosen solution effectively & resolve the issue at hand. We've carefully assigned roles: the Project Manager will oversee the process, ensuring adherence to timelines, while the Technical Lead handles technical aspects and the QA team ensures solution quality. Our Communication Coordinator will keep communication smooth. We've outlined a concise timeline: two weeks for preparation, three for development, one for testing, and two for deployment. Communication is key; we'll have weekly progress meetings, bi-weekly technical updates, and immediate communication for issues. Our success depends on strong leadership, communication, and adherence to timelines. Let's work together to achieve our goal efficiently

Continuous Monitoring: Regularly check progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure the plan is effective and adaptable to changing circumstances. Regular Check-Ins: Schedule consistent meetings to discuss developments, challenges, and successes, fostering open communication and teamwork. Agility and Flexibility: Be prepared to pivot strategies if the current approach isn't working, maintaining an agile mindset to address new issues as they arise. Celebrate Small Victories: Acknowledge and celebrate incremental successes to keep team morale high and motivate continued effort towards the overall goal.