Learn Outside the CV: Beyond the Resume, Leveraging Entrepreneurial Mindsets

As a CEO, you're faced with some of the most significant unsolved challenges of your organization. Whether it's a new product that just won't take off or a longstanding problem that's plagued your company for years, you need a solution, and you need it fast. So how do you find the right people to help you tackle these challenges?

The answer is simple: capable senior problem-solvers who are entrepreneurs, risk-takers, and out-of-the-box thinkers. These individuals are not bound by the limitations of a resume or CV, but rather by their passion and expertise for solving complex problems.

In fact, relying solely on resumes and past experience can be counterproductive when it comes to solving your biggest challenges. Past experience may not always be an accurate indicator of future success, and oftentimes, the people with the most impressive resumes are not the ones who can help you solve your most significant challenges.

Furthermore, it's essential to recognize that around 70% of all projects and products fail. Therefore, experience with failed projects is not necessarily a negative aspect. These individuals who have experienced failure have learned valuable lessons and insights that can be applied to your current challenges.

Moreover, unlike traditional employees who may expect a lifetime association with your company, these problem-solvers don't expect or desire to stay with your company long-term. They are not interested in solving the same problems repeatedly using the same technologies and methods. Instead, they are driven by the challenge of solving complex problems, and they are happy to move on to the next challenge once they have accomplished their goal.

The key to solving your biggest unsolved challenges as a CEO is to find capable senior problem-solvers who are not bound by their CV or past experience. These entrepreneurs and risk-takers think outside the box and can bring fresh perspectives and innovative solutions to your most significant challenges. Embrace their mindset and expertise, and you'll be well on your way to finding the solutions you need. Be ready to change your business model too as that is the only way to make things happen this time as past approaches have anyway failed the systems.

More detailed behaviors to watch than in CV are

1. Capable senior problem-solvers are entrepreneurs and risk-takers who are willing to take calculated risks to solve complex problems in a limited engagements work style.
2. They are often out-of-the-box thinkers who approach challenges from a unique perspective and are not constrained by past experiences or resumes.
3. These individuals are not afraid of failure and understand that it is a natural part of the problem-solving process. They view failure as an opportunity to learn and improve their approach to future challenges.
4. Capable senior problem-solvers are highly skilled individuals who possess a wide range of technical and strategic skills that enable them to take a holistic approach to solving complex problems.
5. They have excellent skills and are able to break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable components (Agilish).
6. These individuals are great at communicating their strategies to others, which is essential when working with cross-functional teams or stakeholders.
7. Capable senior problem-solvers are highly alignable and able to adjust their last mile part of the approach to meet the changing needs of a project or organization.
8. They are too comfortable with ambiguity and are able to work in environments where there is chaos.
9. These individuals have a complementing growth mindset and are always seeking to improve systems by staying on top of emerging trends and technologies.

Now, let's dive deeper into each of these skills:

1.Entrepreneurship and Risk-Taking

Capable senior problem-solvers are often entrepreneurs and risk-takers who are willing to take calculated risks to solve complex problems. They understand that the status quo is not always the best approach and are willing to try new and innovative methods to achieve success.

2. Out-of-the-Box Thinking

These individuals are often out-of-the-box thinkers who approach challenges from a unique perspective. They are not constrained by past experiences or resumes, or team way and are able to own the current as is and bring fresh perspectives and ideas to complex problems.

3. Embracing Failure

Capable senior problem-solvers are not afraid of failure and understand that it is a natural part of the problem-solving process. They view failure as an opportunity to learn and improve their approach to future challenges.

4. Holistic Problem-Solving

These individuals possess a wide range of technical, code, product, and strategic skills that enable them to take a holistic approach to solving complex problems. They are able to see the big picture and understand how individual components fit into the larger system.

5. Simplification Skills

Capable senior problem-solvers have excellent simplification skills and are able to break down complex problems into smaller, more manageable components. They are able to identify patterns and trends that are not immediately obvious to MBA-style businesses.

6. Communication Skills

These individuals are great at communicating their engineering way to others. They are able to distill complex information into simple and understandable language, which is essential when working with cross-functional teams or stakeholders. They take work or make sure they break at pre-contract itself to entertain and build strong right relationships.

7. Adaptability

Capable senior problem-solvers are highly adaptable and able to adjust their approach to meet the changing needs of a project or organization. They are able to pivot quickly and efficiently to respond to new challenges and opportunities.

8. Comfort with Ambiguity, Uncertainty and Limited Time associations

They are comfortable with ambiguity and are able to work in environments where there is no clear requirements but CEO feels the pains of bad execution. They are able to thrive in chaotic environments and find innovative solutions to complex problems.

9. Growth Mindset

These individuals have a growth mindset and are always seeking to improve their skills and knowledge to stay on top of emerging trends and technologies. They understand that the world is constantly evolving, and they are committed to staying ahead of the curve.

In conclusion, capable senior problem-solvers possess a unique set of skills that enable them to tackle the most significant unsolved challenges of an organization. These individuals are not bound by their CVs, roles, domain, tech stack, or past experiences and are driven by their value add passion for solving complex problems.

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