Your team is divided on problem-solving methods. How can you bridge the gap between tradition and innovation?

1- Foster Understanding: Open Discussion: Facilitate discussions where both sides can explain their preferred methods and the reasoning behind them. Highlight Strengths: Discuss the strengths of each approach. 2- Find Common Ground: Identify Overlaps: Look for areas where both methods can coexist. Pilot Projects: Run pilot projects using a hybrid approach, combining elements from both traditions and innovations. 3- Embrace Experimentation: Safe Space for Trying New Things: Create a safe space where team members feel comfortable trying new approaches without fear of failure. Common Objective: A clear objective keeps everyone focused on finding the best solution, regardless of the method used and establish clear metrics to measure success.

Imagine building a connection between tradition and innovation by fusing the excitement of fresh concepts with historical knowledge. Determine areas of agreement by first knowing each other's requirements. Encourage civil, honest communication in which all parties feel heard. Combine the greatest elements of cutting-edge and conventional techniques, testing them on a small scale. Continue to monitor progress and remain flexible. Celebrate successes to maintain team morale and offer continuous input. Place a strong emphasis on cooperation and flexibility, and provide training to encourage ongoing development. Develop a growth mindset and emotional intelligence while establishing an open, trustworthy culture that leads by example.

Incorporate language learning as a team activity. It can serve as a unique form of therapy, enhancing cognitive flexibility and team bonding, while also introducing new ways to approach problem-solving.

This can be accomplished by encouraging open discussions where team members can express their opinions on both traditional and innovative methods without fear of criticism. Scheduling regular brainstorming and feedback sessions to discuss the pros and cons of different approaches is also an option.

One thing I have found helpful is to start with active listening. Deeply listening before you can act will help with informative decisions and secondly you need to be in a position of being able to work across different cultures

I have seen in most scenarios that the team due to delivery deadlines or SLA, tries to come up with a solution too early. The irony is more we talk with different stakeholders to give us the end user experiences of the problem, observability team for the metric view and the developer or design team to get the system perspective the total time reduces. To summarise 60% of time needs to be in gathering data through dialogues, 20% in analyzing and inferring and last 20% in solving gives the overall fastest and longest lasting solution

Foster open communication among team members. Create a safe space for everyone to share their perspectives on both traditional and innovative methods.

additionally being empathic towards the situation and the problem that arises is the most powerful, yet effective way to tackle it and address it in best possible manner

Cerrar la brecha entre la tradición y la innovación en un equipo dividido requiere un enfoque equilibrado que valore tanto la experiencia acumulada como la adaptabilidad y creatividad necesarias para enfrentar nuevos desafíos. Para lograr esto, es crucial implementar un proceso de resolución de problemas que incorpore tanto enfoques tradicionales como métodos innovadores. Cómo por ejemplo: 1. Comunicación Abierta: Facilitar un diálogo honesto y abierto entre los miembros del equipo. Fomentar que todos compartan sus perspectivas y experiencias sin temor a ser juzgados. Otros aspectos,como lo son ,el valorar la experiencia, fomentar la innovación y el invertir en la capacitación y desarrollo, serían aspectos que contribuirán a cerrar brechas.

From my experience it helps a lot to build on others ideas, you can start with “What I like about this idea is that…” and bring your our perspective on top. With this approach you validate that you like at least 10% from what they have already proposed.

Combine the strengths of both traditional and innovative methods. For example, use tried-and-true techniques for stability and innovative approaches for creativity and efficiency.

Há muitas ferramentas e métodos criativos de resolução de problemas disponíveis no mercado: SCAMPER, 6 chapéus, Brainstorming, World Café e tantas outras. Porém, o mais importante na minha visão é adequar as metodologias ao grupo e entender quais delas é possível realmente explorar o problema. Dificilmente uma única abordagem será suficiente para alcançar diversos e bons resultados. Refaça simulações e exercícios afim de ampliar as ideias e assim ter maior repertório de spossíveis soluções.

Test new methods on a small scale before full implementation. This allows you to evaluate their effectiveness without risking major disruptions.

Travailler en amont. Apporter de l'écoute du soutien du respect et de la valorisation à chacun. Définissez des stratégies et tous ensemble réunis sachons écouter en intelligence collective et avec un management horizontal. Cette méthode innovante permet d'entendre les idées de tous. Alors des solutions peuvent être proposées et un consensus envisagé.

Regularly review the outcomes of the methods used. Be willing to make adjustments based on what works best for your team and the specific challenges you face.

Keep the team motivated by celebrating successes and learning from failures. Continuous encouragement and recognition help maintain enthusiasm for both traditional and innovative approaches.

📌 It's humorously ironic that creative problem-solving itself is the key to resolving this challenging issue that divides teams. Can you imagine a team where diverse problem-solving methods seamlessly integrate, leading to innovative solutions? It is possible when we believe in the power of curiosity, emotional intelligence, and attending behaviors to uncover the root causes of conflicts. We can bridge the gap by employing "Attentive Problem Solving" to understand the deeper clashing values at play BEFORE implementation of strategies like assessing needs, encouraging, blending, pivoting, reflecting, adapting and sustaining. Harnessing the true power of creative problem-solving unifies teams, increasing innovative creativity. (✿◠‿◠)

Stay flexible and open-minded. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement where both traditional and innovative methods are valued. Provide training and resources to help team members adapt to new approaches.