Guide to problem solving. (A handy guide.)
Note to self: bookmark this page for later. Will eliminate confusion.
- Realize there is a problem due to your own inaction.
- Do everything to fix the problem.
- Instruct everyone on what to do so the problem doesn’t happen again.
- Assume that everyone listened and will follow through on their instructions.
- Realize no one followed through on their instructions, problem is now exacerbated.
- Ignore problem because you don’t feel like dealing with it.
- Return to step 1.
See also:
- Any great thing coming your way will be accompanied by something absolutely annoying of equal value.
- The road to hell is paved with good intentions.