Understanding the problem. Designing impactful solutions. Making it stick. Having one or two is good, but bringing all three elements together is where the magic happens. It requires thought and planning, but with all three, your initiatives will really make a difference.

The more complex a problem is, the greater the chances that we’ll miss something. However, taking a holistic approach and being flexible in how you approach methodologies can improve your chances of designing a solution that sticks, without arguing over which tool or methodology to use.

It’s easy to get set in routines and ways of thinking that make up your everyday life. This can impact your ability to think “outside the box” as the traditions, practices, and rules you observe every day create a familiar and comfortable structure. However, when problems arise, we need to look at the context of the problem with new eyes.