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Leadership 2.034. ‘Adult Innovation - Find The Right Problem To Solve' - Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg'Adult Innovation'Many individuals and organizations wrestle with the question of how they can become more innovative, ... and Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg has the answers!Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg is the author of What’s Your Problem? (Harvard Business Press, 2020), a book on how to solve the right problems. He is also the co-author (with Paddy Miller) of Innovation as Usual, a Harvard Business Review Press book on the art of driving innovation in regular organizations.In the 34th episode of the Leadership 2.0 podcast, I interviewed Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg about innovation, both at an individual, as well as on...
2025-11-2238 min
Play to Potential Podcast105. 00 Jaspreet Bindra on AI Literacy - Navigating the AI revolution
GUEST:
Jaspreet Bindra is an author, speaker, and thought leader in the areas of digital transformation and artificial intelligence.
In this conversation, we explore his journey from a corporate career to entrepreneurship and his work in helping individuals and organizations build AI literacy.
Jaspreet believes that understanding AI is no longer optional, it is essential for leaders who want to stay relevant and human in the age of technology. He shares insights on how AI is reshaping the nature of work, decision-making, and leadership itself, while emphasizing the enduring importance of human connection, creativity, a...
2025-11-181h 27
Create for No ReasonHow Writers Write with Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgHow do great writers actually get their work done?In this episode of Create for No Reason, Kate sits down with bestselling author Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg for a refreshingly honest and insightful conversation about the writing process—what works, what doesn’t, and why most advice is worth testing, not following.They cover everything from building a writing habit to editing as you go, and even dive into a few spicy pet peeves (including a surprising rant on neuroscience in business books).Whether you're dreaming of writing a book or already have a draft, this...
2025-07-0840 min
The Catching Sunshine Podcast with Carolyn Cooper28. Is the Problem You’re Trying to Solve the Right One?You know that feeling when you've tried everything and the problem is still there? What if the issue isn't how hard you're trying - but what problem you're actually trying to solve?Whether it's workplace deadlines, personal habits, or relationship dynamics, sometimes the breakthrough comes not from pushing harder, but from asking a completely different question.Perfect for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or tired of spinning their wheels on the same issues. Sometimes all you need is a different angle.Don't forget to subscribe so you're notified when new episodes drop every...
2025-06-2012 min
Create for No ReasonHow to Find Your Next Creative Project with Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgStruggling to figure out what to create next or whether you're even working on the right thing? In this episode, author and innovation expert Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg joins Kate to explore the messy but meaningful process of project finding. From choosing formats like newsletters or books to developing your unique perspective, they unpack how to discover, shape, and share work that matters.You’ll also hear how Thomas thinks about feedback loops, perfectionism, and building creative momentum, even when your process is far from perfect.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why project finding is the...
2025-06-1051 min
Lead with CultureWhat If The Problem Isn’t The Problem? Featuring Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg“I would like to contribute to a world where people are better at solving the right problems.”In this episode of Lead with Culture, Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, author of What’s Your Problem? and expert in the art of reframing, joins Kate Volman to explore why so many leaders struggle to identify the real problems holding their teams back despite their experience. He explains how reframing can be a quick, powerful, and repeatable practice that improves collaboration, decision-making, and innovation.In this episode, you’ll discover:Why reframing is the overlooked superpower of great leadersHow to apply...
2025-04-2247 min
Play to Potential Podcast103.00 Ricardo Sunderland on The Energy AdvantageGUEST:
Ricardo Sunderland is an author and a CEO Transformational Coach with Egon Zehnder, a global leadership advisory firm. In this podcast, we discuss his latest book, "The Energy Advantage, How to go from managing your time to mastering your energy,"
Ricardo's life’s purpose is to help leaders connect to and manage their energy to become humane leaders. He coaches senior leaders to help them bring coherence to the way they lead, and to help them reach their full societal impact. In addition to his coaching work, Ricardo collaborates with Board’s Chairs and Nominating Comm...
2024-09-121h 23
Leadership NOW with Dan PontefractUnlocking the Power of Reframing with Author Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgJoin Dan Pontefract in a thought-provoking discussion with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, author of “What’s Your Problem?” and a leading expert on problem-solving and innovation.
Discover how reframing problems can unlock new solutions and drive organizational success. Wedell-Wedellsborg shares key insights on overcoming biases, fostering psychological safety, and rethinking goals with flexibility and adaptability.
This episode is packed with actionable advice and inspiring stories that will revolutionize your approach to leadership and problem-solving. Listen now to transform your mindset and empower your team.
Wedell-Wedellsborg's research has been featured in The Economist, Forbes, Bloomberg, Businessweek and The Financial Times. HR Magazine listed him as...
2024-06-3039 min
The Decision-Making Studio PodcastEp. 221: Melina Moleskis - On Meta Decisions, and more Today, I am delighted to be joined by fellow decision-making professional Melina Moleskis. I came across Melina via Christian Hunt, who I've had on the show a couple of times now. Melina and I featured in a two-part series on decision-making in Christian's Human Risk podcast Melina is the founder of Meta Decisions, a consultancy that leverages decision and behavioural science to help people and organizations make better decisions. She has a PhD in managerial science, an MBA from NYU Stern, and a bachelor's degree in mathematics. And she takes all that training a...
2024-06-101h 15
Just Say It#020 - What's Your Problem? | Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgIn today's episode of Good Authority, Jonathan sits down with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg. They discuss the importance of approaching problems differently to achieve innovation and success. They emphasized the need for emotional and intellectual distance to solve the right problems, and for a simple method that can be applied by anyone. Jonathan also highlights the importance of understanding personal journeys and pain points to address complex problems, while Thomas emphasizes the need to recognize and reframe one's own biases and assumptions. As the episode winds down, you'll hear Jonathan and Thomas discuss a few personal topics, including the challenges of...
2024-05-2335 min
The Jonathan Raymond Show#020 - What's Your Problem? | Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgIn today's episode of Good Authority, Jonathan sits down with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg. They discuss the importance of approaching problems differently to achieve innovation and success. They emphasized the need for emotional and intellectual distance to solve the right problems, and for a simple method that can be applied by anyone. Jonathan also highlights the importance of understanding personal journeys and pain points to address complex problems, while Thomas emphasizes the need to recognize and reframe one's own biases and assumptions. As the episode winds down, you'll hear Jonathan and Thomas discuss a few personal topics, including the challenges of...
2024-05-2335 min
HBR On LeadershipDo You Understand the Problem You’re Trying to Solve?Problem solving skills are invaluable in any job. But all too often, we jump to find solutions to a problem without taking time to really understand the dilemma we face, according to Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, an expert in innovation and the author of the book, What’s Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve.
In this episode, you’ll learn how to reframe tough problems by asking questions that reveal all the factors and assumptions that contribute to the situation. You’ll also learn why searching for just one root cause can be mislea...
2024-04-0323 min
Behind the Brilliance250 - Defying the Odds - Season 14 RecapLisa summarizes Season 14, Defying the Odds, with reflections on the strategies shared and helpful recaps. 240 – Dr. Andrew Newberg 241 – Cin Fabre 242 – Tyler Denk 243 – Jim Fielding 244 – Dr. Valerie Daniels-Carter 245 – Simone Stolzoff 246 – Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg 247 – Andrew Barnes 248 – Jamila Souffrant 249 – Kevin Kelly Subscribe to CUE at BehindtheBrilliance.com to be the first to know when the new season streams.
2023-12-1531 min
Behind the BrillianceThomas Wedell-Wedellsbord on the Science of Effective Problem SolvingThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg is the author of 'What's Your Problem?' which was released by Harvard Business Press. He is also the co-author (with Paddy Miller) of Innovation as Usual, a Harvard Business Review Press book on the art of driving innovation in regular organizations. Thomas has worked with managers in nearly all parts of the globe, including China, India, Russia, Singapore, Britain, France and his native country, Denmark. His research has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Economist, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, BBC Radio, Bloomberg Businessweek and the Financial Times. His work on innovation led H...
2023-11-171h 27
Play to Potential Podcast102.00 David Noble & Carol Kauffman on Real-time LeadershipGUEST
Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. This quote is attributed to Viktor Emil Frankl, an Austrian neurologist, psychiatrist and Holocaust survivor, devoted his life to studying, understanding and promoting “meaning.” Carol Kaufman and David Noble give us practical tools that we can use to make the ‘space’ count.
Carol and David have authored Real-Time Leadership - Find Your Winning Moves When the Stakes Are High. In the podcast conversation they expand on the 4 step MOVE framework which lays out the various ways in which lead...
2023-05-201h 17
Typical Life Coach PodcastHow to Solve the Right ProblemsIn this week's episode of The Typical Life Coach Podcast, John Strasser interviews Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, globally recognized expert on innovation and problem solving and author of the book, “What’s Your Problem? To solve your toughest problems, change the problems you solve.” One of the biggest insights they dive into is understanding that the problem the client is really facing is rarely the same problem that the client thinks it is. There’s ALWAYS a deeper place we can go. This episode is unlike any other episode we’ve recorded to date, and you are going to learn a ton!
2023-05-0353 min
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastIntrinsic Motivation with Stefan Falk Too often, when we focus on the reward or incentive, we lose interest in the work and effort decreases, eventually leading to negative outcomes. Stefan Falk suggests that, as humans, we want to learn, grow, and do good by others. When we are intrinsically motivated, we become happier and more productive. He highlights the importance of changing our mindset and provides actionable exercises to nurture our intrinsic motivation. By discovering joy in our work, we can encourage our teams to do the same and create a path to success. Key Points Stefan Falk defines intrinsic motivation and why...
2023-04-2638 min
The Greg McKeown Podcast187. Reframing Your Problems with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg (Part 2)We're back here for part two of my interview with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg. He spent years studying the problem of problems and particularly the skill of reframing problems in order to make sure that before we rush into solutions, we are actually addressing the best possible problem. By the end of this episode, you will have practical tools to utilize immediately to be able to improve your skill in this area.Learn more from Thomas here: https://wedellsblog.com/Join my weekly newsletter at GregMcKeown.com/1mwLearn m...
2023-04-1324 minThe Greg McKeown Podcast185. Reframing Your Problems with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg (Part 1)How much time, money, and energy do you waste solving the wrong problems? That's a question posed by my guest today. This is part one of a two-part interview with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg. I became aware of his work after reading an article that he wrote in Harvard Business Review. By the end of this episode, you'll be able to reframe problems in order to reveal unexpected solutions.Learn more from Thomas here: https://wedellsblog.com/Join my weekly newsletter at GregMcKeown.com/1mwLearn more about my b...
2023-04-0625 min
Something You Should KnowSYSK Choice: How to Solve a Problem by Reframing It & Understanding Behavioral BiasEveryone makes mistakes. Still, it would be nice if we could all make fewer of them. This episode begins by revealing a few simple strategies to help people make fewer errors as they attempt to accomplish a task. (Source: Joseph Hallinan author of Why We Make Mistakes https://amzn.to/39OVFrM).When you have a problem, you need a solution. And maybe the best way to find one is to change or reframe the problem. That’s according to Thomas Wedell Wedellsborg, who is author of the book What’s Your Problem? To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Chan...
2023-01-2849 min
Play to Potential Podcast98.00 Jeffrey Pfeffer on 7 Rules on of PowerGUEST
Jeffrey Pfeffer has been teaching at Stanford since 1979. He has Co-Authored or Authored 16 books, the last one being, 7 Rules of Power. He is in the Thinkers 50 Hall of Fame, a list that celebrate the all-time greats in the world of Business that are moving the world forward with their original ideas.
We spoke at length about his recent book on Power. More specifically, we spoke about the tension between Power and various other concepts that are doing the rounds in “pop wisdom” - Power vs Autonomy, Power vs Humility, Power vs Vulnerability, Power vs Authenticity and m...
2023-01-201h 08
Play to Potential PodcastTop 10 Insights from 2022Merry Christmas and Best wishes for 2023!
As we wind down 2022, we share the Highlights from the year gone by. If you have been following the podcast, you would appreciate that we are offering the Podcast as a service. All the content is free and there is no advertising on our podcast. If you are deriving value from the podcast, this festive season, consider taking a moment to share your gratitude (by sharing an email or contributing directly) with the chefs who are toiling away in the kitchen. Link here - https://bit.ly/PayItFwdP2PStaff
10 insights fr...
2022-12-2340 min
The One Away ShowThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg: One Presentation Away From Problem-SolvingThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg is a Harvard Business Press author, keynote speaker, and globally recognized expert on reframing, innovation, and problem solving. His most recent book, "What's Your Problem?", was recommended by former Google CEO Eric Schmidt with the words "If you want the superpower of solving better problems, read this book". Thomas' research has been translated into 17 languages and was featured in The Economist, Harvard Business Review and the Financial Times. He has shared his reframing method with firms like Cisco, Microsoft, Citigroup, Union Pacific, the Wall Street Journal, and the United Nations. T...
2022-10-2743 min
WeTransformKỸ NĂNG GIẢI QUYẾT VẤN ĐỀ - Nhận thức lại vấn đề để tạo giải pháp đột phá - 2 chương đầuGiới thiệu đến mọi người 2 chương đầu của cuốn sách: KỸ NĂNG GIẢI QUYẾT VẤN ĐỀ - Nhận thức lại vấn đề để tạo giải pháp đột phá
Nhà xuất bản: Harvard Business Review
Tác giả: Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg
Biên dịch: TS. Tô Bá Lâm, Huỳnh Hữu Tài & nhóm WeTransform
Giọng đọc: Lê Minh Khải
Bạn có thể tìm đọc ebook tại đây: https://bit.ly/kynanggiaiquyetvandeebook
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2022-08-311h 12
Facilitation Lab PodcastEpisode 107: Helping People Flourish"You know, there are so many different forms of discrimination and prejudice. But I thought, when you write a book about leadership, what is there that hasn't been written yet? And so for me, leadership is about perspective. Finding different ways of looking at things to solve problems. To be creative and to innovate. We need to look at problems from different perspectives. So we don't ask the right question, do we get to the right solution? And so that's some work that Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg did in his book, What's Your Problem? And I started thinking about, but how...
2022-08-0134 min
Play to Potential Podcast92.00 Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg on The Art of framing the problems to solveGUEST
Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg is the author of What’s Your Problem? (Harvard Business Press, 2020), a book on how to solve the right problems. His research has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Economist, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, BBC Radio, Bloomberg Businessweek and the Financial Times. His work on innovation led HR Magazine to recognize him as a “Top 20 International Thinker”.
I believe that we are taught how to solve problems in our growing up years but one of the distinctive elements of leadership is about knowing which problems to solve and which ones not to sol...
2022-07-071h 16
The Successful StrategistBoards and Strategy: Three Steps (S3:E15)How should CEOs and boards work together on strategy? The fifth episode in a series on key roles in strategy development.____________________If you have a strategy or management challenge to discuss, book a free 15-minute consultation with Mitchell Muncy via Calendly.The Successful Strategist is a production of Prospera LLC, a consulting firm providing strategy development, non-profit due diligence, crisis management, and interim executive management to mission-driven organizations and philanthropists.____________________Previous episodeChief Strategy Officers: Six Roles (S3...
2022-03-1506 min
Design Thinking 101Design Thinking 101Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg is the author of What's Your Problem and coauthor of Innovation as Usual. We talk about problem reframing, developing innovation skills, and the power of thinking deeply about problems. Listen to learn about: >> Framing and reframing problems>> Helping teams and companies to change their approach to problem-solving>> Thomas' books>> Advice for companies and individuals wanting to learn problem reframing>> A shortcoming in design thinking tools>> The future of innovation and problem framing>> Some hints about Thomas' new book-in-progress Our Guest Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg is the author of "What's Your Problem,"...
2022-02-0850 min
Software Architektur im Streamenny Baas-Schwegler, Gien Verschatse, Evelyn Van Kelle - Facilitating Collaborative Design DecisionsSoftware is developed in teams so design decision must be done collaboratively.
Links
Book: Jitske Kramer - Jam Cultures: About Inclusion; Joining in the Action, Conversation and Decisions
Book: Sam Kaner - Facilitator’s Guide to Participatory Decision-Making
Book: Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg - What’s Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve
Blog: Rebecca Wirfs-Brock: Architecture Decisions Should Be Made At the Last Responsible Moment
Sketchnote: Dale Carnegie: How to Win Friends and Influence People
2022-02-0131 min
MouthwashThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg - The Power of... Reframing!Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg is a globally recognised expert on problem solving and innovation. TBD Alumni to boot, Thomas is all about reframing problems and the power of seeing things differently. His latest book; '‘What’s Your Problem?’ explores A book that Eric Schmidt (yes the Google one), loves saying; “If you want the superpower of solving better problems, read this book”. Buy the book, folks and tune-in to find out how to reframe your problems, why old thinking controls your future and when to reframe problems (and when not to).ABOUT THOMAS (@thomaswedell)Thomas has worked...
2021-11-2256 min
The Mentor Project"What's Your Problem?" with Dr. Ruth Gotian and Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgJoin Dr. Ruth Gotian and her panel of experts as she interviews successful high achievers.Learn about "What's Your Problem?" by Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgWith guests Devon Harris, Dr. Susan Birne-Stone, Janice Lintz, Dr. Bruce Y Lee, and Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg
2021-11-1445 min
Tech for Non-Techies70. How to solve the right problem95% of new products fail, according to Harvard Business School professor Clayton Christensen. But, usually this isn't because they are badly made, but because they don't solve the right problem. Before you delve into product development, define the problem you are solving. In this episode, you'll learn from Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, author of What's Your Problem and Innovation As Usual, about how to reframe problem solving in business and in life. Learning notes: Non-techies can play an important role on product teams by being focussed on the problem they are solving, because they are less likely to...
2021-10-2724 min
HR in BusinessHvad reframing kan gøre for HR – med Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgReframing er evnen til at forstå et problem fra andre sider end den umiddelbare, droppe de forudindtagede antagelser og se problemet fra en ny vinkel og i en anden kontekst. Uden reframing risikerer vi at sidde fast i de gamle tilgange til problemløsning, fokusere det forkerte sted og i sidste ende bruge både tid og ressourcer på at løse et problem, der har rod et helt andet sted. Og så er det ifølge Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg en manglende kompetence, som vi har alvorligt brug for. I dette afsnit af HR in Business går vi et sp...
2021-09-0242 min
Inspire Nation Show with Michael SandlerHow Do You Solve All Problems? Secret to Problem Solving in Life, Easy Steps and Tips with Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgIf you’ve ever wanted answers to your biggest questions, then do have the What’s Your Problem show for you. Today I’ll be talking with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, speaker, adviser, co-author of “Innovation as Usual”, and author of a brilliant new book on solving your problems, “What’s Your Problem” That is just what I want to talk with him about today, about changing the problems you solve to solve your toughest problems. Plus we’ll talk about judging barbeque competitions, hipsters and shuffleboards, boys and hammers, beating electabuzz, what on earth is the 10 O’...
2021-06-211h 08
Curious Leadership with Dominic MonkhouseE141 | Reframing, innovation and problem solving with Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgHow do you solve problems? Are you even trying to solve the actual problem that needs solving? Today’s guest is so good at solving problems they named him twice, Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg. Thomas has developed a theory of problem-solving, but that’s not what he talks about in this latest episode. No, in this conversation, he talks about how you can deliberately spend time stepping away from the problem in order to look at it differently, how can you reframe the problem, and then how can you come up with a different solution to solving the pr...
2021-04-2752 min
Kunderejsen23. Samtale med Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg om problemløsning, reframing og innovationDenne gang har jeg fået fat i Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg som er med os fra New York. Thomas er internationalt anerkendt ekspert, forfatter og foredragsholder omkring problemløsning, reframing og innovation. Thomas har skrevet to bøger, der begge er udgivet af Harvard Business Press: Innovation as Usual og den seneste What's your Problem? der også er oversat til dansk. Vi taler om strategier og redskaber til hvordan man kan blive bedre til problemløsning i hverdagen og får en masse gode eksempler på hvordan f.eks reframing kan se ud i virkeligheden. Vi hører om alt fr...
2021-04-251h 07
Talent EqualsEp.5. Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, Author of "What's Your Problem?" Take Their Perspective; The Art of Problem SolvingEpisode 5 of the Talent Equals series welcomes acclaimed author and globally recognized expert on problem solving. Thomas wrote the spectacular books "Innovation as Usual: How to Help Your People Bring Great Ideas to Life" and "What's Your Problem? To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve".It was wonderful to speak with Thomas and hear his insights, as a thought leader and a fascinating person, this interview was a real pleasure.Don't forget to subscribe to be notified of our next podcast!William LaitinenYouTube: https://www...
2021-04-161h 16
WLEI - Lean Enterprise Institute’s PodcastSeeking the Right Problems to Solve: Catch the WLEI Podcast with Author Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg makes a bold promise in his new book, What’s Your Problem? (Harvard Business Review Press, 2020). He seeks to upgrade people’s ability to solve problems by understanding how to solve the right problems. Learning to reframe problems can help people to stop chasing the wrong solutions, better understand what they are grappling with, and, in some cases find radically better solutions. Join us in listening to his insights on ways that everyone can boost their ability to solve the right problems.
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2021-03-2245 minWLEI - Lean Enterprise Institute’s PodcastSeeking the Right Problems to Solve: Catch the WLEI Podcast with Author Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg makes a bold promise in his new book, What’s Your Problem? (Harvard Business Review Press, 2020). He seeks to upgrade people’s ability to solve problems by understanding how to solve the right problems. Learning to reframe problems can help people to stop chasing the wrong solutions, better understand what they are grappling with, and, in some cases find radically better solutions. Join us in listening to his insights on ways that everyone can boost their ability to solve the right problems.
Click here to download a full transcript of the conversation.
2021-03-2245 min
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastThe Coaching Effect with Bill EckstromNothing elevates performance more than a great coach. And the performance of your team reflects the coach. Bill Eckstrom is the co-author of The Coaching Effect: What Great Leaders Do to Increase Sales, Enhance Performance, and Sustain Growth (with Sarah Wirth) and joins Kevin to discuss both quality and quantity of coaching. We need to understand where coaches are spending their time. Bill discusses growth rings and how they are reflective of environments that promote or hinder growth. Leaders at any level need to understand the necessity of challenging people out of their comfort zone to create high-growth organizations....
2021-01-2734 min
Coaching Leaders"How to solve your toughest problem" with Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgNo day goes by without facing a problem that needs to be solved between our professional and private lives. Solving problems consume a lot of our time and energy, so it's worth pausing and question our approach.Here is what I found out when I read "What's your problem". I am often busy with solving wrong problems and I apply wrong solutions. The results? I am losing time, money and health. Ouch!Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg is a Harvard Business Press author and a globally recognized expert on reframing, innovation, and problem-solving. In this episode w...
2021-01-1952 min
People and Projects Podcast: Project Management PodcastPPP 311 | My 5 Favorite Episodes of This YearPicking my favorite episodes from this last year was not easy, but if you're looking for the top 5, check out this episode! Episodes that I refer to are: Episode 284, with Peter Boghossian about his book How to Have Impossible Conversations Episode 294, with Frances Frei about her book Unleashed Episode 301, with Peter Kozodoy about his book Honest to Greatness Episode 302, with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg about his book What's Your Problem? Episode 306, with Gary Hamel about his book Humanocracy I strongly recommend you add those episodes and books to your learning plan for the new year!
2020-12-3118 min
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastKevin's Lessons from the Top Episodes of 2020Kevin shares the top downloaded episodes of 2020. As he recounts each episode, he shares his lessons learned from the conversation. This episode is brought to you by… From Manager to Remarkable Leader, Kevin's Flagship workshop based on his proven leadership model. Podcasts Mentioned Eat, Sleep, Work with Bruce Daisley. Answering Life's Great Question with Tom Rath. Understanding Power with Deborah Gruenfeld. Your Customer Service Playbook with Micah Solomon. Leader Farming with Zach Thomas. Leadership, Communication and Credibility with Jack Modzelewski. A Timely Conversation about Remote Work with Wayne Turmel. Lessons that Drive Business Success with Kim Lo...
2020-12-3035 min
New Books in PsychologyThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, "What's Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve" (HBR Press, 2020)Stop Solving the Wrong Problem!In this episode we discuss Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg's book What's Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve (HBR Press, 2020) and focus on hisRapid Reframing Method for solving in particular people-related problems. Specific topics include: how emotions can either facilitate or hinder the challenging of established mental models, how reframing fits the top 3 skills of importance for the future economy, and why “vagueness” is the enemy of change.Wedell-Wedellsborg is a globally recognized expert on innovation and problem solving whose clients have included The United Nations. His researc...
2020-11-1934 min
Dan Hill's EQ SpotlightThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, "What's Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve" (HBR Press, 2020)Stop Solving the Wrong Problem!In this episode we discuss Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg's book What's Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve (HBR Press, 2020) and focus on hisRapid Reframing Method for solving in particular people-related problems. Specific topics include: how emotions can either facilitate or hinder the challenging of established mental models, how reframing fits the top 3 skills of importance for the future economy, and why “vagueness” is the enemy of change.Wedell-Wedellsborg is a globally recognized expert on innovation and problem solving whose clients have included The United Nations. His researc...
2020-11-1934 min
New Books in Business, Management, and MarketingThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, "What's Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve" (HBR Press, 2020)Stop Solving the Wrong Problem!In this episode we discuss Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg's book What's Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve (HBR Press, 2020) and focus on hisRapid Reframing Method for solving in particular people-related problems. Specific topics include: how emotions can either facilitate or hinder the challenging of established mental models, how reframing fits the top 3 skills of importance for the future economy, and why “vagueness” is the enemy of change.Wedell-Wedellsborg is a globally recognized expert on innovation and problem solving whose clients have included The United Nations. His researc...
2020-11-1931 min
Charlie Tango Talks17 Charlie Tango talk med Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgThe acclaimed innovation expert and author behind the new book: "What's your problem" Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg visits The Charlie Tango studio for a talk about innovation and reframing of problems. Thomas has worked with corporate innovation for a very long time.Back in 2013 he published the book: "Innovation as Usual" at Harvard Business Press. It led to the recognition as “Top 20 International Thinker” in HR Magazine.Now he is back with a new book, which the former CEO of Google, Eric Schmidt praises with the words: "If you want the superpower of solving better problems, read this book...
2020-11-0946 min
Unleashed - Elevate Your Leadership ImpactE19: Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg - Are You Solving the Right Problem?What's Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve. The key is reframing, a crucial, underutilized skill that Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg thinks that you can master. Thomas offers a simple, three-step method - Frame, Reframe, Move Forward - that anyone can use to start solving the right problems.
2020-11-0557 min
The Business of GivingIs Your Nonprofit Solving the Right Problem?The following is a conversation between Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, the Author of What's Your Problem? To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve, and Denver Frederick, the Host of The Business of Giving.
Denver: The World Economic Forum lists complex problem solving as the number one skill for 21st-century jobs. But how many of us, faced with a problem, just dive right in looking for a solution? My next guest says there's a better way, and that's taking a moment to reframe the problem presented to you and determine whether it, in fact...
2020-11-0427 min
Elektronista#13 Sådan løser du de rigtige problemer (7535 skridt)Der er ikke noget mere farligt end det rigtige svar til det forkerte spørgsmål. At identificere og løse de rigtige problemer er udgangspunktet, når Christiane taler med forfatter, innovationsmand og “Top 20 International Thinker” Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg. Gæsten står bag bogen What’s your problem, som udkom tidligere på året på det prestigefulde Harvard Business Press. Bogen udkommer 30. oktober på dansk. Thomas forklarer hvordan vi sparer penge og kommer frem til mere brugbare og effektive idéer ved at reframe og stille de rigtige spørgsmål. I dagens program får du konkrete værktøjer til at klare både...
2020-10-2654 min
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastWhen More is Not Better with Roger L. MartinSometimes we need to think differently. Kevin sits down with Roger L. Martin, author of When More is Not Better – Overcoming America's Obsession with Economic Efficiency. In his latest book, Roger explains how more is better for a while until we become obsessed. Roger and Kevin tackle leadership as it relates to models and working in silos. The job of a good leader is to not only encourage but make sure communication is happening across departments. Systems aren't complicated, just complex. We need to consider how things work together and have real discussions about the pieces of the puzzle for...
2020-10-1447 min
Adventures in Learning DesignEP.04 - Design thinkingIn this episode, we talk about design thinking; what it is, how it works, and how we use it in our own projects, including how we applied it to develop a prototype of a chatbot that the world wasn't ready for. We also talk about how Tim had to go back to school to learn empathy and how mirrors can solve the problem of slow elevators. LINKS Laurie refers to a LearnJam blogpost on how to understand your learners more deeply Tim refers to this article on Harvard Business Review by Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg.
2020-10-0749 min
Thinkers & IdeasWhat's Your Problem? with Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg is a Harvard Business Press author and an expert on innovation and problem-solving. His first book, “Innovation as Usual”, coauthored with Paddy Miller, was translated into five languages and got Thomas recognized as a “Top 20 International Thinker” by HR Magazine.His new book, What’s Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve focuses on how leaders can solve the right problems. In a conversation with Martin Reeves, Chairman of the BCG Henderson Institute, Wedell-Wedellsborg says that 85% of companies he surveyed for his book don’t consider themselves to be good at framing p...
2020-09-0922 min
People and Projects Podcast: Project Management PodcastPPP 302 | Accelerate Your Career By Being a Better Problem-Finder, with author Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgBecoming an Expert Problem-Finder Chances are, you have a reputation as a good problem-solver. That reputation very well could be one of the factors that has led to your success thus far. But here's the problem--and perhaps you're already seeing it. The higher you get up in an organization, the larger the scale of your projects and responsibilities, the more difficult the problems you face. I'm joined today by Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, author of a new book entitled What's Your Problem?: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve Learn...
2020-08-2744 min
Listening PostThe Secret to Better Problem Solving Podcast: HBR IdeaCast (LS 66 · TOP 0.05% what is this?)Episode: The Secret to Better Problem SolvingPub date: 2016-12-22Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg discusses a nimbler approach to diagnosing problems than existing frameworks: reframing. He’s the author of “Are You Solving the Right Problems?” in the January/February 2017 issue of Harvard Business Review.The podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Harvard Business Review, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen...
2020-07-2621 min
London's Leadership PodcastEP 56 - How to solve your most difficult problems with Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg is the author of What’s Your Problem? (Harvard Business Press, 2020), a book on how to solve the right problems. He is also the co-author (with Paddy Miller) of Innovation as Usual, a Harvard Business Review Press book on the art of driving innovation in regular organizations.Thomas has worked with managers in nearly all parts of the globe, including China, India, Russia, Singapore, Britain, France and his native country, Denmark. His research has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, BBC Radio, Bloomberg Businessweek and the Financial Times. His work on innovation led HR...
2020-06-2727 min
Secrets of SuccessThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg - What's Your Problem?Bill Horan talks to Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, author of WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM. Thomas will discuss why he asks people, "Are you solving the right problem?," why he says that sometimes to solve a hard problem you have to stop looking for solutions to that problem, what and how outsiders and non customers can often help solve a problem, and the 2 ways of reframing a problem.
2020-06-1528 min
Success Shorts: The Archive#17 - Original Thought w/ Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg ("Top 20 International Thinkers" and Author)Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg is one of HR Magazine's "Top 20 International Thinkers". He's also the author of What's Your Problem? and Innovation as Usual, which are both Harvard Business Review publications. Thomas joins us to discuss how we can more effectively engage in original thought.
2020-06-1509 min
Inside OutsideEp. 201 - Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, Author of What's Your Problem and Innovation As UsualThomas Weddle is the author of Innovation As Usual and his new book What's Your Problem? Brian Ardinger, Inside Outside Innovation Founder, and Thomas talk about why starting with a problem is so important in innovation, what it means to solve the right problem, and the framework teams can use to make better decisions in the process. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast that brings you the best and the brightest in the world of startups and innovation. I'm your host, Brian Ardinger, founder of InsideOutside.IO, a provider of research, events, and consulting services that help i...
2020-05-2622 min
Inside Outside InnovationEp. 201 - Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, Author of What's Your Problem and Innovation As UsualThomas Weddle is the author of Innovation As Usual and his new book What's Your Problem? Brian Ardinger, Inside Outside Innovation Founder, and Thomas talk about why starting with a problem is so important in innovation, what it means to solve the right problem, and the framework teams can use to make better decisions in the process. Inside Outside Innovation is the podcast that brings you the best and the brightest in the world of startups and innovation. I'm your host, Brian Ardinger, founder of InsideOutside.IO, a provider of research, events, and consulting services that help i...
2020-05-2622 min
Lægens ord... med Imran RashidOm at løse de rette problemer - Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg“Det problem, du bliver præsenteret med, er ikke nødvendigvis det problem, der er bedst at løse.” Når vi bliver præsenteret med et problem er det ganske almindeligt straks at begynde at finde ud af, hvordan vi kan afhjælpe det umiddelbare problem. Men overvejer vi nogensinde, at gribe situationen anderledes an, eller om problemet overhovedet er et reelt problem? Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg er en dansk forfatter, forsker og foredragsholder, er bosiddende i New York og er netop nu aktuel med sin nye bog “What's Your Problem?”, som handler om at reframe eller omformulere pr...
2020-04-301h 03
Talk Psych to MeProblem Solving: Unicorn flute problems (with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg)Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, author of What's Your Problem? joins us this week to talk about the psychology of problem solving. Learn his top tips for problem reframing and how to become a skillful problem solver.Talk psych to us: Instagram: @talkpsychtomepodcastEmail: tp2mpodcast@gmail.comFurther Reading:What's Your Problem? by Wedell-Wedellsborg (2020)Innovation as Usual by Miller and Wedell-Wedellsborg (2013)Switch by Heath and Heath (2010)Decisive by Heath and Heath (2013)"Identity and Epistemic Emotions During Knowledge Revision: A Potential Account for the Backfire Effect" by Trevors et. al...
2020-04-2744 min
The Bulletproof Entrepreneur™How To Solve The Right Problem with Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg is a management consultant, executive advisor and keynote speaker. He is the author of What’s Your Problem? (Harvard Business Press, 2020), a book on how to solve the right problems.
He is also the co-author (with Paddy Miller) of Innovation as Usual, a Harvard Business Review Press book on the art of driving innovation in regular organizations. Thomas works with executives in companies around the globe teaching them how to become better problem solvers.
His research has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, BBC Radio, Bloomberg Businessweek and th...
2020-04-2045 min
The Remarkable Leadership PodcastReframing Problems with Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgAs a leader of a team, you will most likely be asked to solve a problem. Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg found that we often move into solution mode before thinking about whether we are solving the right problem. He and Kevin sit down to talk about problem-solving and more specifically about reframing the problem. During research for his latest book, What's Your Problem?, Thomas found that 85% of companies said they often struggle to solve the right problems. As a leader, you don't have weeks or even days to resolve issues, and we need to be quicker solving the right problem first...
2020-04-1533 min
Off The ShelfThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg on his book, What’s Your Problem?Are you solving the right problems? Have you or your colleagues ever worked hard on something, only to find out you were focusing on the wrong problem entirely? Most people have. In a survey, 85 percent of companies said they often struggle to solve the right problems resulting in teams spending their energy on low-impact work. Join author, Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, as he discusses his latest book that offers leaders a simple, three-step method - Frame, Reframe, Move Forward - that anyone can use to start solving the right problems in order to achieve greater business success.
2020-04-0129 min
Product Mastery Now for Product Managers, Leaders, and InnovatorsTEI 275: Become a better problem solver by reframing the problem – with Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgHow product managers can find a new angle on problems and be better problem solvers One of the...
2020-03-2334 min
Michael Covel's Trend FollowingEp. 852: Thomas Wedell Wedellsborg Interview with Michael Covel on Trend Following RadioAre you solving the right problems? Have you or your colleagues ever worked hard on something, only to find out you were focusing on the wrong problem entirely? Most people have. In a survey, 85 percent of companies said they often struggle to solve the right problems. The consequences are severe: Leaders fight the wrong strategic battles. Teams spend their energy on low-impact work. Startups build products that nobody wants. Organizations implement “solutions” that somehow make things worse, not better. Everywhere you look, the waste is staggering. As Peter Drucker pointed out, there’s nothing more dangerous than the right answer...
2020-03-2300 min
Tune In To The Most Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook Today!What's Your Problem: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve by Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/424887to listen full audiobooks.
Title: What's Your Problem: To Solve Your Toughest Problems, Change the Problems You Solve
Author: Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg
Narrator: Daniel Henning
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 36 minutes
Release date: March 17, 2020
Genres: Business & Career Development
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Are you solving the right problems?Have you or your colleagues ever worked hard on something, only to find out you were focusing on the wrongproblem entirely? Most people have. In a survey, 85 percent of companies said they often struggle to solve the rightproblems. The consequences are severe: Leaders fight the wrong strategic battles. Teams...
2020-03-175h 36
Inspire Nation Show with Michael SandlerTHE SECRET TO SOLVING ANY PROBLEM!!! Problem Solving Tips From Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgIf you’ve ever wanted answers to your biggest questions, then do have the What’s Your Problem show for you. Today I’ll be talking with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, speaker, adviser, co-author of “Innovation as Usual”, and author of a brilliant new book on solving your problems, “What’s Your Problem” And that’s just what I want to talk with him about today, about changing the problems you solve to solve your toughest problems. Plus we’ll talk about judging barbeque competitions, hipsters and shuffleboards, boys and hammers, beating electabuzz, what on earth is the 10 O’clock rule...
2020-03-0900 minBrain Hacking & Plasticity Archives - Inspire Nation Show with Michael Sandler and Jessica LeeINSPIRE #1310: THE SECRET TO SOLVING ANY PROBLEM! (Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, “What’s Your Problem”)SHOW INTRODUCTION: If you’ve ever wanted answers to your biggest questions, then do have the What’s Your Problem show for you. Today I’ll be talking with Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, speaker, adviser, co-author of “Innovation as Usual”, and author of a brilliant new book on solving your problems, “What’s Your Problem”. And that’s just [...]
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2020-03-0800 min
Something You Should KnowA Better Way to Solve A Problem & How Human Biases Affect Your DecisionsWe all make mistakes. However, wouldn’t it be nice if you could make fewer of them? This episode begins by revealing two simple strategies that have been proven to help people make fewer mistakes when they attempt to accomplish a task. (Source: Joseph Hallinan author of Why We Make Mistakes https://amzn.to/39OVFrM)When you have a problem, you need to find a solution. Maybe though, the better course of action should be to change or reframe the problem. That’s the advice of Thomas Wedell Wedellsborg, who is author of the book What’s Your P...
2020-02-2449 min
onGRITHow to Rethink Your ProblemsIf you ever find yourself banging your head against a wall because you can't solve a problem in your life, it’s you and everybody else, which brings us to our expert today. As a business consultant, speaker, and co-author of the book Innovation as Usual, Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg has worked with managers all over the world to reframe how they think about their problems and how they go about solving them.
2017-12-1329 min
Global Peter Drucker Forum Podcasts by Peter Day"It's a dog's life and other problems" Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg ITWed by Peter DayThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg is an expert on innovation and a critic of how many companies try to do it the wrong way; he is co-author of the book Innovation as Usual: How to Help Your People to Bring Great Ideas to Life. Originally from Denmark, he now lives in New York where he is working on a new project trying to improve the way that the world goes about tackling its problems. Thomas W-W talks about his ideas to Peter Day, and explains what he learnt about business problem-solving from a shelter for abandoned dogs in Los Angeles.
2017-09-2320 min
prehypeThe important question that innovation teams in Nokia and Kodak failed to answer (ep 14)In this episode, prehype's managing partner Henrik Werdelin discuss the question that most innovation teams fail to answer, namely; What business are we actually in. He is joined by Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg who is the co-author of Innovation as Usual, a Harvard Business Review Press book on the art of driving innovation in regular organizations. Thomas has worked with managers in nearly all parts of the globe. His research has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, BBC Radio, Bloomberg Businessweek and the Financial Times. As a keynote speaker, he has addressed organizations such as Time...
2017-03-1025 min
Entscheidend besser | Georg JochamAPL 069: Die richtigen Probleme lösen mit ReframingAm 22. März, das ist ein Dienstag, werde ich beim renommierten Controller Institut in Wien ein Problemlöse-Seminar geben. Das Seminar hat den Titel „In 5 Schritten zum besseren Problemlöser“. Hier der Link:
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2017-02-0114 min
HBR IdeaCastThe Secret to Better Problem SolvingThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg discusses a nimbler approach to diagnosing problems than existing frameworks: reframing. He’s the author of “Are You Solving the Right Problems?” in the January/February 2017 issue of Harvard Business Review.
2016-12-2221 min
Radio Free Leader0734 | How to Bring Innovation to Life with Thomas Wedel-WedellsborgThomas Wedell-Wedellsborg is a partner at The Innovation Architects, a management consulting firm in New York City. He is co-author of "Innovation as Usual." He is a frequent speaker at corporate events and has worked with managers in nearly all parts of the globe, including China, India, Russia, Singapore, Britain, France, the United States, and his native country, Denmark. He has founded two start-ups and serves as an adviser to BBC Worldwide Labs. In this interview, we discuss how to make creativity a habit, and how to bring innovation to life.
2016-10-1100 min
prehypeHow to make new ideas happen in a big company with author Thomas Wedell (Ep 2)We talk to Harvard Business Press author Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg about tricks for becoming more creative, on how much risk to take, tips for selling ideas to your boss and the dangers of the Hawaii shirt syndrome. Produced by: Henrik Werdelin. Read the whole transcript and summery here: http://wp.me/pXSFV-Ji More info on: Prehype: prehype.com Thomas: wedellsblog.com and his book 'Innovation as Usual' - get it on amazon Henrik: twitter.com/werdelin & hellohenrik.com
2015-04-2428 min
The World of BusinessCompanies and InnovationPeter Day talks with two authors, the business guru Lynda Gratton and the innovation expert Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg, about the benefits innovation can have for the company and for society and how to best let ideas flourish and grow.
2014-06-2826 minMind ToolsExpert Interview: Thomas Wedell-WedellsborgIn this podcast we hear how leaders at all levels can instil an innovation mindset in their teams. Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg says brainstorming sessions should be replaced with a more systematic and long-term approach to generating and executing new ideas.
2013-06-0300 min