Welcome to Work In Progress: The Personal Productivity Science Insights Podcast! In this episode, we will delve into the heart of one of the most critical skills for success, problem-solving.

Problem-solving isn't just about putting out fires or dealing with issues as they arise. It's also about being able to anticipate potential problems, devise plans, and prepare ourselves to tackle any challenges that may come our way. And to help us unravel the intricacies of problem-solving. For today’s episode, we're joined by a very special guest, Robert McLean.

Robert is an author, private equity investor, and conservationist. He is passionate about problem-solving and has written two books on the subject, Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything (Wiley 2019) and The Imperfectionists: Strategic Mindsets for Uncertain Times (Wiley 2023).

Robert had a career at McKinsey & Company, served as Dean of the Australian Graduate School of Management, and is an experienced company director and a trustee of the McLean Foundation. He is also an advisory board chair of The Nature Conservancy Australia and a director of The Paul Ramsay Foundation.

In this episode, Dina Sargeant and Robert will guide us through the importance of problem-solving as a critical skill for personal productivity. They will share insights and strategies for excelling at problem-solving, providing practical tools for tackling challenges, and achieving our goals with greater ease.

So, join us on this journey to unlock your full potential, as we dive deep into the science of problem-solving on Work In Progress: The Personal Productivity Science Insights Podcast!

What are you waiting for? Let’s dive into it!

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