Why Big Problems Stay Unsolved
We often think solving a problem means finding a solution as quickly as possible.
Spot the issue. Find a fix. Take action.
But moving fast doesn’t always mean making progress.
When we rush to solutions without understanding the real problem, we risk treating symptoms instead of causes. We waste time, direct our energy toward the wrong things, and sometimes create even bigger problems.
Over the next four threads, I’ll explore a better approach to problem-solving:
- Diagnose before you solve.
- Break the problem down into something actionable.
- Measure success by adoption, not just delivery.
- Expect complexity and be ready to re-diagnose.
In this first thread, we’ll look at what happens when we skip diagnosis, why our first solutions often miss the mark, and how rushing to fix things can make them worse.
Let’s get into it.
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