Problem solution
What has to be taken into consideration? Besides a variety of simple problems which can be resolved by feeling and experience there are problems proving very tricky. Some of those cases cannot be solved by the classic approach and have to tackled by different means.
Define the problem as fine as possible
Find connections a cross relations
Understand the dynamic character of the problem
Set up a lab to find and check the proposed solution
How can the results be influenced by outsider and insiders?
Set clearly with in which path changes can be done
Rules for a conflict free team work
Let everyone know the rules and live by them. Be fair and responsible as a group:
Team work should target the solution by objectives
Keep to targets, deadlines and objectives
Let everyone express their ideas and take them into consideration.
Accept your team partner but try to avoid “I am better than you” mentality
Do not let conflicts worsen but get them solved at once
Work on the solution by a structural plan
Rules for meetings
How are the different steps to be sorted and connected to each other? Are check points necessary? Connect way points on a logical basis as you cannot paint a car without having made the body.
Please use electronic methods for project management, work scheduling and time management. Avoid a big pile of paper and lost data. So which way points are possible?
Set clear schedule for the meeting including topics
State objectives in a definite manner
Send the invitation in plenty of time
Include in the message the main topic of the meeting
How to manage conflicts
We are all human beings with brains, feelings, and emotions.
General method to solve a conflict
Talk about conflicts
State the conflict characteristics
Do not let it escalate
Solve it at once
Rules
Do not let anyone loose or win
Let everyone express their feelings in a proper manner
Do not allow to process past experiences
Do not allow personal attacks by anyone
Flow
Let groups or people outline their experiences and problems
Define wished out of the outlined problems
Gather solutions to the conflict
Let everyone assess the proposed solution
Come to a decision
Let the solution become reality
Assess the success of the solution