Problem Solving Frameworks

Structured problem-solving can boost performance
by 40%. (And cuts costs by up to 25%.)

But that’s not the only reason it matters.

It also helps you breathe when everything feels messy.

And gives your team confidence when pressure is high.

It turns

❌ “Where do we even begin?”

Into:

✅ “Here’s our next step.”

These 5 frameworks aren’t just tools, they’re anchors.
Use them to reframe, refocus, and respond with clarity:

1. Cynefin
↳ Not all problems are created equal.
↳ This model helps you name what kind you’re facing.
So, you can respond with clarity, not guesswork.

2. OODA Loop
↳ Fast-changing situation?
↳ This loop helps you take thoughtful action without
freezing or rushing in blindly.

3. PDCA
↳ Simple, steady improvement.
↳ Best for fixing what’s working okay, but could
work better.

4. Design Thinking
↳ Lead with empathy.
↳ This one starts with people, not processes.
And it shows in the solutions.

5. McKinsey 7-Step
↳ Feeling overwhelmed by complexity?
↳ This gives you a grounded way to move through it,
one clear step at a time.

These frameworks don’t promise perfection.
But they do bring something better:

✅ Direction.
✅ Progress.
✅ Confidence.

Which one has helped you most recently?
Or which one do you want to learn next?