Does your mind ever go around in circles or do you loose sleep trying to come up with a solution for a problem? As a coach, I find that my clients benefit by following this four question problem solving method.
1. What is the problem?
2. What are the solutions for resolution of the problem? (Include advantages and disadvantages of each solution)
3. What is the best solution with supporting rationale?
4. Once a decision is reached on the best solution, when will you act on it?
Try it out and let me know what you think!
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Chuck Appleby of Appleby & Associates is a leadership and organization development consultant with over 30 years of management, consulting, and coaching experience. 
Carter McNamara of Authenticity Consulting, LLC, has decades of experience providing group coaching and Action Learning around the world.
Pam Solberg-Tapper is a highly experienced Professional Certified Coach. Her company, Coach for Success, designs, implements and coaches in a variety of leadership and executive programs.