Some problems in the workplace are easy and quick to solve. These are the normal, routine tasks, the absence of which will make you question whether it is a “workplace.” Some examples are: making a phone call, sending email, having a meeting.\u00a0\u00a0Yes, these examples are easier in some parts of the world, but difficult in other parts, but stay with me, don’t get distracted!<\/p>\n

Some problems are moderately difficult, but still achievable with a little effort. Some examples are: defining a problem, setting priorities, drafting a value proposition, and getting budget approved for important tasks.<\/p>\n

Some problems are very difficult, sometimes maddeningly so. Some examples are: stopping bad investments sooner than later, not letting your ego get in the way, recognizing dysfunctional behavior in yourself, and getting dysfunctional co-workers to change.<\/p>\n

To me the most difficult problems are those where you know the problem, you (and your co-workers) are convinced of the need to change, you (and your co-workers) agree for the need for change,\u00a0you (and your co-workers) agree to take action,\u00a0but no action takes place. Inertia (whether in you or your co-workers) hangs like a dead weight around your neck and ankles.<\/p>\n

Once you determine such a problem is worth solving, or worst case, worth exploring, put your head down and systematically work the problem. There is a time and place to take a business decision to cut your losses, but only after you have done your best to understand and improve the situation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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