Question

what is the correct sequence for effective problem solving, according to masterclass?

• research, identify, decide, act, await results
• identify, research, decide, act, look for solutions
• identify the problem, research, look for solutions, decide, act, await results
• research, look for solutions, identify, decide, act

according to mckinsey & company, what is the first step in becoming a great leader?

• building a strong team
• knowing who you are
• developing communication skills
• getting formal training

Explanation:

First Question (Effective Problem - Solving Sequence)

To solve this, we analyze the logical flow of problem - solving. The correct process should start with identifying the problem. Then, we research to understand it better, look for possible solutions, decide on a solution, act on it, and finally await the results. Let's check each option:

• Option 1: Researching before identifying the problem is illogical as we can't research a problem we haven't identified.
• Option 2: "Look for solutions" should come before "decide" and "act", and the last step "look for solutions" is misplaced.
• Option 3: Follows the logical order of identify the problem → research → look for solutions → decide → act → await results.
• Option 4: Identifying the problem should come before researching and looking for solutions.

According to McKinsey & Company's insights on leadership, self - awareness (knowing who you are) is the foundational first step in becoming a great leader. Building a strong team, developing communication skills, and getting formal training come after having a clear understanding of one's own strengths, weaknesses, values, etc.

• Option 1: Building a team is an important leadership task but not the first step.
• Option 2: Knowing who you are (self - awareness) is the first step as per McKinsey's view.
• Option 3: Developing communication skills is a leadership skill but not the initial step.
• Option 4: Getting formal training is a way to develop leadership but not the first step.

Answer:

C. Identify the problem, research, look for solutions, decide, act, await results

Second Question (First Step to Be a Great Leader - McKinsey & Company)