Slowing down to define the problem may feel counterintuitive when urgency is high. Yet, it is the clearest path to long-term success. Most managers are both excellent and flawed problem solvers, ...

Complex organizational problems and chaos are silent killers of productivity and innovation. In today’s fractured work environment, they are more prevalent than ever. Political transitions, ...

First year students are invited to enroll in Boston College’s innovative Complex Problem and Enduring Question University Core courses. These courses are collaboratively taught by faculty members from ...

You can probably think of a time when you’ve used math to solve an everyday problem, such as calculating a tip at a restaurant or determining the square footage of a room. But what role does math play ...

The University Core Renewal Committee invites proposals for Complex Problem and Enduring Question courses to be taught during the 2027-2028 academic year. Contributing to the rigorous intellectual ...

While having coffee with an old friend, we talked about our observations with companies lately. He talked about complacency. About people taking short cuts. This was a typical conversation I’ve had ...