http://www.galorath.com/wp/the-danger-of-%e2%80%9cdon%e2%80%99t-bring-me-problems-bring-me-solutions%e2%80%9d.php Estimation . Analysis . Planning . Control Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:51:09 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 http://www.galorath.com/wp/the-danger-of-%e2%80%9cdon%e2%80%99t-bring-me-problems-bring-me-solutions%e2%80%9d.php/comment-page-1#comment-98 Bruce Warren Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:45:42 +0000 http://www.galorath.com/wp/the-danger-of-%e2%80%9cdon%e2%80%99t-bring-me-problems-bring-me-solutions%e2%80%9d.php#comment-98 Another take is that you want to get people thinking about the problem - take the next step. The assumption above is that the request for a proposed solution is just a way to shut people up and turn a blind eye to the issue. I disagree - remember, the actual saying is "Don't JUST bring me problems, bring me solutions". I want my people to be connected to the issues and take ownership. I use this as a mentoring tool, not a way to squelch dissent. I'm trying to get the next generation of leaders thinking as creative problem solvers. I'm happy if someone comes to me and says "here's the problem, but I really don't have a solution yet." At least it means they *hopefully* gave it some thought. Like any other tool, it can be used the wrong way, but it can also be used to grow an organization's capabilities in dealing with issues in a systematic way Another take is that you want to get people thinking about the problem – take the next step. The assumption above is that the request for a proposed solution is just a way to shut people up and turn a blind eye to the issue. I disagree – remember, the actual saying is “Don’t JUST bring me problems, bring me solutions”. I want my people to be connected to the issues and take ownership. I use this as a mentoring tool, not a way to squelch dissent. I’m trying to get the next generation of leaders thinking as creative problem solvers. I’m happy if someone comes to me and says “here’s the problem, but I really don’t have a solution yet.” At least it means they *hopefully* gave it some thought. Like any other tool, it can be used the wrong way, but it can also be used to grow an organization’s capabilities in dealing with issues in a systematic way

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