¿Cómo sigues aprendiendo y actualizando tus habilidades colaborativas de resolución de problemas en un mundo que cambia rápidamente?

Actively solicit feedback from peers, superiors, and subordinates to gain diverse perspectives on your collaborative efforts and problem-solving skills. Embrace constructive criticism and use it as a catalyst for improvement. Regularly assess your performance and adjust based on feedback received.

Operationally speaking, the solutions to most problems are best solved with collaboration and engagement from line level all the way up through the organization. Many years ago, a major hotel company I worked for at the time, removed these hard candies at the front desk to save money during a difficult time saving every unit about $50K per year. Little did they imagine the uproar and dissatisfaction this one tiny decision made as the welcome candy the brand had promised was removed to save money. Any survey of front line staff would have made it clear to NEVER touch that one item. Do not underestimate the value of information at ALL levels of any company.

My time at TFA has taught me a lot of lessons in feedback. My manager believers “all feedback is a gift,” and I have come to agree. We offer feedback in budgets, annual planning, quarter planning, Director plans and much more. Feedback is also helpful in reviews. My mom, an experienced heath department manager, engaged in 360-degree reviews. She evaluated, and her employers evaluated her. Similar to my correct employer. I’ve been lucky to have great managers, including my current two.

Engage with mentors, coaches, and colleagues who excel in collaborative problem-solving. Participate in knowledge-sharing forums, workshops, and networking events to glean insights from others' experiences. Foster a culture of continuous learning within your organization, encouraging knowledge exchange and peer-to-peer learning.

Lead with curiosity, not pre-judgement. Always. This means asking questions to learn. And listening. Actively. It means being prepared to have your POV altered.

Embrace a mindset of experimentation, trying out new approaches and techniques in real-world scenarios. Reflect on both successes and failures, extracting valuable lessons from each experience. Develop a habit of introspection, regularly assessing your own strengths and areas for improvement.

Experimenting and reflecting are key to continuously improving your collaborative problem-solving skills in a fast-changing world. Try new tools, techniques, and approaches in your collaborative efforts, observing what works and what doesn’t. After each project or problem-solving session, take time to reflect on the process with your team. Discuss the challenges faced, solutions tried, and outcomes achieved. Use these insights to refine your strategies and methods. Regular experimentation and reflection help you adapt to changes, innovate, and enhance your collaborative problem-solving capabilities over time.

Keep a finger on the pulse of industry trends and advancements in collaborative technology and methodologies. Subscribe to relevant publications, attend conferences, and engage with thought leaders to remain informed. Embrace lifelong learning, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge base and skill set.

Dedicate consistent time to hone your collaborative problem-solving skills through deliberate practice. Actively seek out challenging projects and cross-functional collaborations to put your skills to the test. Create a supportive environment where experimentation and learning are encouraged and celebrated.

Não existe sucesso sem treino. Esteja cercado de pessoas com diferentes experiências e visões de mundo. Participar de Comissões e Projetos multidisciplinares, Comunidades de temas de interesse e Comitês de Crises das mais diversas naturezas são oportunidades incríveis para fortalecer a sua capacidade de solucionar problemas de forma cada vez mais natural, leve e assertiva apesar das múltiplas mudanças. É como ser um atleta de alta performance: é preciso muito treino, muitos erros e acertos, até que finalmente se possa acertar muito mais do que errar.