Facilitating Problem Solving is a critical leadership skill in supporting and developing others performance—particularly in relationship to helping individuals achieve their goals.
Facilitating the problem solving of others can sometimes be a difficult process for leaders. Helping others to solve their work-related problems, without giving them the solutions to those problems, is a skill needs to be developed if you want to be an effective leader.
The term “problem” is like a puzzle that needs to be solved. It is a creative tension between the desired outcome and the present reality. The term “problem,” should not be used in a negative way. It’s an opportunity to grow, and learn. It’s a critical part of life, resolving problems—for ourselves and others. That’s the essence of good business practice.
Facilitating the problem solving of others is one of the most critical supportive leadership behaviors to motivate and build independence in the people you lead.
