Getting better answers: WorldPrism and problem-solving

Masterclass

Getting better answers:

WorldPrism and problem-solving

Do you use the power of difference to solve your work problems?

All the time
Quite often
Never

The Challenge: Problem-solving can often descend into a battle of wills - the person who shouts loudest gets to try their solution. We all want to solve the problem, but get tied up with unraveling different perspectives.

The Solution: This Masterclass and learning path will help you use WorldPrism to leverage the different perspectives and cultural styles around you to solve the challenges you face more effectively.

The Results:

Leverage cognitive diversity
Find better, more innovative and creative solutions
Disagree constructively

Do you need a better way to solve the problems you face?

Our Masterclass will help view problem solving through a cultural lens and develop more creative and effective solutions.

Getting better answers: WorldPrism and Problem-solving

	INPUT	OUTPUT
Context setting	Whiteboard: What is your go to approach to solving difficult problems? The purpose of problem-solving. The car crash dilemma – differing priorities.	Setting context and introducing the topic.
Culture and challenges	A quick review: The WorldPrism model of culture. Dimensions: Facts/Thinking, Linear/Circular	Introducing an objective model to understand culturally different attitudes to problem-solving.
	Cognitive diversity – why disagreeing is good for you. Whiteboard: Perceptions of different styles.	Take advantage of different styles. How to recognize a cultural style difference.
	Identifying the problem Gather resources Collect and analyze data/evidence Develop options Selection option(s) Plan and take action Review and reflect	A simple problem-solving method.
	Using a problem-solving model with a culturally intelligent lens. Scenario: The unsolvable problem.	Making culture work for you.
Next steps	Whiteboard: Start, stop, continue.	Activating learning and next steps.