As a leader, you need to build the organization’s capacity to make decisions without relying on you—this starts with asking ...

I spoke to the employees at a company that has a glowing reputation. As I explained how problem-solving is the quickest way to earn influence in an organization, it sparked a heated conversation that ...

Encouraging your team to be problem solvers is a better way to build trust and keep them engaged in the process. The Fast Company Executive Board is a private, fee-based network of influential leaders ...

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PROBLEMS are discussed constantly, and in politics some even use them to stoke fear. What I am missing, however, is real ...

Many leaders default to quick fixes — but some problems can’t be solved, only led. Here’s how to spot the difference and stop wasting time, energy and trust. Not all problems need quick fixes — some ...

AI's educational impact depends on leaders using it purposefully to solve specific problems like teacher workload and personalized learning, not as another disconnected initiative.