February 2023
Beginner to intermediate
9 pages
23m
English
article
Become a Better Problem Solver by Telling Better Stories
by Arnaud Chevallier, Albrecht Enders, Jean-Louis Barsoux
Overview
One of the biggest obstacles to effective problem-solving is not defining the problem well. Invoking the power of a? narrative and a simple story structure can help ensure that you’re solving the right problem. The authors suggest that any problem can be articulated as a quest in which the key elements are hero (protagonist), dragon (obstacle), and treasure (the desired outcome). Expressing a challenge in these simple terms can make it easier to see whether a problem has been framed incorrectly.
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