Please enjoy this guest post from Michael Cardus of Create Learning.
When solving problems with machines, the focus is on the problem with a process structure that looks like this:
- Defining the problem.
- Generating alternatives.
- Evaluating and selecting alternatives.
- Implementing solutions.
It is effective with machines because determining the problem is identifiable and either a part can be replaced, more resources added or an adjustment can fix the problem. Effectiveness is increased and the problem is solved.
The challenge comes when working with people systems like leadership, management, performance, planning, communication of clear and distinct tasks and objectives, collaboration. These are human areas and the problem is not as identifiable as in a machine. [Read more...]
You’ve followed all the “rules” about planning your day and work hard to keep it on track. But no matter what you do, it seems like every day turns out the same — you’re there for ten hours, gobble down lunch at your desk and complete five (or none!) of the twenty items on your to do list. It can be depressing. In the long term it will wear on you and and make you less effective overall. 
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