If you want simple answers, come with clear problems.
Working with a simplification expert isn’t about giving up control, it’s about gaining clarity. Here’s how to prepare so your work moves fast and hits hard.
1. Get Ruthlessly Clear on Your Real Goal
Problem: “We want to grow” isn’t a goal, it’s a wish.
Analysis: Most teams haven’t defined what “done” looks like.
Recommendation: Start with this question: If this worked perfectly, what would be true that isn’t true now?
Action: Bring that answer to your team sessions.
2. Be Willing to Kill Your Darlings
Problem: You’re too close to your own ideas.
Analysis: What feels clever to you might be a barrier to progress.
Recommendation: Trust the process. If we question something, it’s not personal, it’s professional.
Action: Make a list of sacred cows. Be ready to challenge each one.
3. Prepare to Experiment, Not Perfect
Problem: Teams want fully baked plans when what they need is a pilot.
Analysis: Complexity thrives on perfectionism.
Recommendation: Start small. Test fast. Learn.
Action: Pick one pain point and commit to a 7-day experiment. That’s enough to know what’s working in your Problem Solver Blueprint.
