15% Solutions
By stepping into responsibility, we acknowledge that we do have the power to choose “how to respond.” But acknowledging this is one thing. Figuring out how to respond is another.
One way to find a good response is to use 15% Solutions. Originally developed by Professor Gareth Morgan and popularized by Henri Lipmanowicz and Keith McCandless as part of Liberating Structures, 15% Solutions are small steps you can take to solve a problem without approval from others. When an impediment feels outside of your control, you can use 15% Solutions to make it feel more manageable.
To use 15% Solutions, simply ask your team, “What can we do today without permission or additional resources?” It’s important to note that 15% Solutions are intentionally ...
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