FrameShifting: Unleash the power of frameworks to strengthen collaboration and solve difficult problems

FrameShifting  is a unique leadership guide to collaborating with others that combines  structure and creativity. In these pages you will learn the  FrameShifting methodology—from how to frame the “real problem” to  selecting, validating and applying frameworks. It’s a slim volume packed  with practical advice, helpful checklists, and a troubleshooting  guide—along with delightful illustrations for an enjoyable,  thought-provoking read.

FrameShifting breaks new ground with the  concept of Frame Archetypes and a quiz to help you discover yours. It  profiles the FrameBuilder, FrameSeeker, FrameMaster and FreeRadical  using real-life examples to describe their skills, Achilles’ heels, and  opportunities for growth.

From the Foreword: “What Alison and  Mary have done is to illuminate the discipline of problem framing and  using frameworks effectively, making what has historically been more of  an art into a learnable science that consultants of all flavors can use  to increase the impact of their work with clients.

However, this  book is not just for consultants. It’s for anyone who wants to engage  others in the exploration and solving of tough problems. FrameShifting  is as much a collaboration approach as it is a problem-solving  approach.”
—Melissa Quinn, Innovation Advisor and Coach, former COO and Managing Director, Doblin, a Deloitte business
FrameShifting  draws upon Alison Heiser’s extensive experience as an executive and  consultant working with leaders and teams in blue chip organizations  including P&G, LensCrafters, Michelin, Accenture, Microsoft, BASF,  Steelcase and many others.

All over the world teams are working  together to solve challenges they’ve never seen before. And far too  often, an endless series of meetings leave people frustrated and with  little to show for their efforts. FrameShifting is a skill that can be  learned, and with practice it will step change how leaders and teams  collaborate to drive innovative problem-solving in any organization.