how to apply a consulting framework

1. Identify the problem

In advisory problem discovery, understanding the surroundings is key. Reflect on the nature of the problem, which may be rooted in the implementation of systems, coping with losses, enhancing performance, or addressing people’s discomfort with settings.

Although appearing self-centered, focusing on intrinsic involvement is valuable. Establishing a mindset to improve everyone's situation makes problem-solving accessible.

Open conversations often uncover root causes deviating from assumptions. Despite 5-Why's limits, they can help resist the temptation to enter solution space too early. Formulate findings lean and clean. “A system is intended for a specific task, but by observation, we’ve discovered that, instead, something else happening.”