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Eight things to do to look at problems through the lens of opportunity. 1) Recognize a potential problem before it becomes a real problem. 2) Get a clear picture of the problem. 3) Ask questions to help you solve problems. 4) Create a framework to examine problems and solutions. 5) Value shared problem solving. 6) Always come up with more than one solution. 7) Cultivate a bias for action.

“If small problems keep getting sent up to you, then you are creating a problem for yourself by not helping your people to be better problem solvers.”

“Problems introduce us to opportunities.”

“If you’ve done something for one year-look at it carefully. If you’ve done it for two years-look at it with suspicion. If you’ve done it for five years-stop looking at it and do something to change it.

Predetermine the change that is needed.
Lay out your steps.
Adjust your priorities.
Notify key people.
Allow time for acceptance.
Head into action.
Expect problems.
Always point to the successes.
Daily review your progress.

“Academia takes something simple and makes it complicated; a communicator takes something complicated and makes it simple.”

Exercises to do. Homework! This is a very interesting book so far and I desperately need all of the management help I can get. I think this is a good book to start with. We shall see!