Facing Problems

"What's the problem?"
"Why is it important?"
"What are some solutions?"
"What do those solutions look like?" Jason Womack
These four questions could help you as a leader turn around a ministry or company that is having trouble. Not all problems are important. Some can be fixed with a simple phone call or picking up that piece of paper off the floor yourself. However, if your organization is facing a dilemma that won’t go away on its own, then you need to address it quickly, but with a plan. Know your solutions, if you can’t find them, ask those around you. If they don’t know either, find an expert. You don’t know any experts…google it! That is usually the quickest way to find what you are looking for. Before implementing the solution, picture what it will look like. Not doing so could lead to disaster. An example: Some soil conservation expert found a great plant that would serve as a ground cover in the south eastern United States. It would prevent erosion and make everyone happy. So, he introduced a wonderplant known as Kudzu. Now if you are reading this and you are from the north, think white tail deer in West Virginia..sounded like a good idea to someone at one point in history. Kudzu now spans field after field taking over land faster than owners can cut it back. Kudzu infested land becomes practically worthless. (Side note- If you can come up with a machine to harvest it and a great use for it, you could become a millionaire!) Once you have thought through the solution and know that it is better than the problem, implement it and move on. What’s the next problem boss?