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6 - The Quick Fix Trap: Stop Fixing the Same Problem Over and Over Again

6 - The Quick Fix Trap: Stop Fixing the Same Problem Over and Over Again

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Ever fix a problem at work, only to watch it come back a few months later? Of course you have. First, this means you didn't fix the problem, you patched it. Second, this happens in every organization, so for better or for worse, you're not alone. And third, it does not mean you're bad at your job.This episode gets into why we reach for the quick fix instead of solving the real problem, starting with the psychology behind it: present bias (the tendency to overvalue right-now relief instead of a bigger payoff later), and journalist Richard Fisher's SHORT framework for the five pressures that push us toward short-term thinking:S - SalienceH - HabitsO - OverloadR - ResponsibilityT - TargetsFrom there, we get into what quick fixes actually cost: financially, strategically, and personally.Then I walk through Root Cause Analysis, specifically the 5 Whys, a method that's exactly what it sounds like: you ask “why” five times in a row until you land on the actual root cause instead of the surface-level symptom. Below is text of the example I use in the episode. A company keeps sending clients incorrect invoices. The walk through of all five whys results in uncovering that the real issue turns out to be a lack of documentation review, not data entry failures.Problem: A client keeps receiving incorrect invoices.1. Why? Because the billing team is entering the wrong information.2. Why? Because the intake form is confusing, so clients fill it out inconsistently.3. Why? Because the form was designed years ago and hasn't been updated since the entry process changed.4. Why? Because there's no standard process for reviewing and updating forms when a process changes.5. Why? Because nobody owns the responsibility of keeping forms in compliance with current processes.So the real problem was never the incorrect invoices. It was the absence of process ownership and documentation standards. Fix that, and the invoice problem goes away, probably along with a few other problems you didn't even know were connected to the same root cause.From there, I review four practical tips for putting this into action:• Before implementing a fix, ask whether you're solving the symptom or the actual problem.• Use the 5 Whys before you land on a solution.• Document your findings, so the same problem doesn't get “solved” from scratch again by someone else six months from now.• Leave time on your calendar for proactive problem-solving, not just reactive firefighting.Lastly, I talk about why women in particular tend to get stuck fixing the same problems over and over more than their male colleagues, including research on “non-promotable tasks” and a look at how fear affects decision-making differently by gender.Follow and subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and please leave a review - It helps more than you realize! __________Sources cited in this episode:Fisher, R. (2020, October 21). Humanity is stuck in short-term thinking. Here's how we escape. MIT Technology Review. https://www.technologyreview.com/2020/10/21/1009443/short-term-vs-long-term-thinking/Wedell-Wedellsborg, T. (2017, January–February). Are you solving the right problems? Harvard Business Review.Senge, P.M. (1990). The Fifth Discipline: The Art and Practice of the Learning Organization. Doubleday/Currency.Babcock, L., Recalde, M.P., Vesterlund, L., & Weingart, L. (2017). Gender differences in accepting and receiving requests for tasks with low promotability. American Economic Review, 107(3), 714–747.Fiorenzato, E., Bisiacchi, P., & Cona, G. (2024). Gender differences in the effects of emotion induction on intertemporal decision-making. PLOS ONE, 19(3). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0299591Additional resources used to write this episode: Harvard Business School Online blog, "Root Cause Analysis"ThinkReliability blog, “Why Is Root Cause Analysis Important?”Ohno, T. (1988). Toyota Production System: Beyond Large-Scale Production. Productivity Press__________If the information contained in this episode gave you something to think about, Windrose Coaching and Consulting offers career and leadership skills mentoring and coaching to individuals seeking self-improvement. We also offer consulting services for small and micro businesses. To learn more about how we work, see our Services page. Not ready to jump into services just yet? Start with our downloadable guide Communicate with Confidence: 8 Tips to Enhance Your Communication Skills and Increase Your Credibility. AND NOW AVAILABLE!!! The Annual Review Companion 2027The Annual Review Companion 2027 is your guide to tracking your yearly progress so you can show up to your next annual review with alllllllll the receipts. Get yourself that raise and that promotion you deserve!Find it in our store: https://glassceilingsmashedpod.myshopify.com/products/2027-annual-review-companion-spiral-boundFollow us on socials:Instagram: @windrosecoachingandconsultingThreads: @...
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