Leadership - Teams: Creating a Practice for Problem-Solving

Teams come together because they can solve problems in ways that individuals cannot. In this Skill, you will be introduced to the concept of problem-solving; defining problems effectively; scoping projects to solve problems; and the role of team meetings in the process of solving problems. We ask you to think deeply about the problems you're facing and the projects you're working on. Your problem could be a high-level marketing strategy question. It could be a wish to improve your individual productivity. Your "client" may be an external client, an end user or consumer, or someone internal to your organization like a supervisor or colleague. You will explore how to solve work problems more effectively, and you can then apply the principles to your specific situation. The activities are designed to help you think through this process. Learning Outcomes - Articulate problem definition as a part of team projects - Identify a process for defining problems in your work with teams - Define project scoping - Learn the process of scoping projects - Understand the role of meetings in team projects