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Corey Phelps is an award-winning business school professor and Fred E. Brown Chair at the University of Oklahoma, specializing in corporate growth and innovation. His expertise has led him to deliver over 75 keynote presentations and training programs globally, and he's a recipient of several teaching and research awards.

Transitioning from the State to the Structure stage in the 4S method involves moving from defining a problem to systematically organizing it for resolution. Sarah, a CEO facing stagnation in her organic food startup, exemplifies this by using a hypothesis-driven approach, breaking down a main hypothesis into sub-hypotheses while adhering to the MECE principle for thoroughness. Alternatively, an issue-driven approach, which dissects the problem into specific questions, is better suited for ambiguous issues. Balancing these methods based on the problem's nature and resources is crucial. The 4S framework—State, Structure, Solve, and Sell—guides problem-solving comprehensively, starting with the TOSCA framework to refine problem statements and identify interconnected issues. Crafting a clear problem statement ensures focus on root causes rather than symptoms. Once a solution is identified, the Sell stage emphasizes persuading stakeholders through structured communication, such as the Pyramid Principle, fostering dialogue to address objections and refine the message. Effective problem-solving also requires balancing fast, intuitive thinking with slow, deliberate analysis to avoid cognitive biases or overanalysis. Adopting a beginner’s mindset and questioning assumptions prevents narrow, expertise-driven solutions and ensures the real problem is addressed, not just surface symptoms.

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