Managing Opportunities or Problem Areas

I believe there is a general tactical recipe for opportunity or problem solutions, which I am exploring. Most of the thoughts on this are generated from my management and executive work with CTI and Siemens (in a past life), with the attempt to generate the signposts part of current client work. The signposts are:

1. Every opportunity has a story; tell the story
2. Summarize data to senior management; do not give it raw (unless asked).
3. Develop action plans for problem solution.
4. Be willing to listen to the conflicting party.
5. Work to execute the plan. Take the first steps.
   
6. When halted, escalate with objectivity and data.
   
7. Always be thinking and planning next steps.
8. Conclusion.
   

I want to expand on each of these themes, as developed. Comments and debate welcome!