When trying to come up with creative solutions to problems, we sometimes run into a brick wall: we seem to have exhausted all options and we just cannot think of any new alternatives. This is a very common problem that we all struggle with from time to time; however, there is a solution.

Join management strategist Bill Richardson has he introduces a technique called "concept fans" that is designed to help you break through this wall and identify new and creative solutions to problems you are trying to overcome.  This one technique alone may help you uncover the right solution that could save you from a difficult situation.

This is part of our "Tools Series" wherein we teach a number of problem analysis and decision-making tools that one can use to make better, more rational decisions.