Insight

March 16, 2025

Are you solving the wrong problem?

Are you solving the wrong problem?

Are you solving the wrong problem?

Too often, teams jump straight into discussing solutions—without properly defining the problem. The result? Endless debates, wasted time, and solutions that don’t stick.

I’ve seen this firsthand: a company stuck in an ongoing issue for months. Leadership avoided the stopic, frustration spread, and no real progress was made. Why? Because they weren’t solving one problem—they were solving several without realizing it.

In this carousel, I break down a structured approach to defining the real problem before diving into solutions—and how it can completely change the outcome.

💡 Swipe through and let me know:

👉 What’s the biggest consequence you’ve seen when teams fail to define the problem properly?