8 ways teams can problem solve better than individuals

Collaboration among team members can lead to innovative solutions to problems. Here are eight ways to access your team’s capacity for collaborative innovation and gain that extra 10%. First, gather ideas from your team. Second, set a challenge and crowdsource solutions. Third, beat the clock and put a time limit on problem solving. Fourth, divide and conquer by breaking down the problem into its composite parts. Fifth, use “Yes, and…” to develop ideas instead of shooting them down. Sixth, share enthusiasm to boost morale. Seventh, prototype multiple options rather than limiting yourself to one. And finally, go to a vote and consider everyone’s opinions.