The Boschetto Bulletin - Every Challenge is an Opportunity

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Issue 3 of the Boschetto Bulletin focuses on solving the right problem, turning challenges into growth, and unlocking hidden potential. Let’s jump in….

PM Tip of the Week

Are you solving the right problem?

One of the biggest pitfalls business leaders face is solving the wrong problem. Teams often jump into execution without fully understanding the root cause of an issue. That’s where the 5 Whys Method comes in.

🔍 How It Works:
When faced with a challenge, ask "Why?" five times (or until you reach the root cause). Each answer forms the basis for the next “Why.”

✨ Example: A product launch is delayed.
1️⃣ Why? The team missed a key deadline.
2️⃣ Why? Requirements weren’t clear from the start.
3️⃣ Why? Stakeholders had conflicting expectations.
4️⃣ Why? There was no structured discovery process.
5️⃣ Why? The project kicked off without aligning on scope.

💡 Solution: Instead of treating delays as an isolated issue, you work to fix the real problem - the lack of clear alignment in the early stages.

✅ Takeaway: Before jumping to solutions, validate that you’re solving the right problem. A well-defined problem is halfway to a successful outcome.

Blog Post of the Week

Rethink Business Setbacks with “The Learning Pit”

Every business leader faces setbacks. These moments can feel like major obstacles, but what if they were actually stepping stones to growth?

This is where “The Learning Pit” comes in. Just like in education, where real learning happens in moments of struggle, entrepreneurship thrives on discomfort, adaptation, and perseverance. The key isn’t avoiding the Pit — it’s learning how to climb out, emerging stronger than before.

✅Step into the arena. Success isn’t about avoiding failure but daring to take action despite uncertainty.

✅Embrace The Learning Pit. Challenges force us to rethink, adapt, and evolve.

✅Use the SBi3 System. A structured approach to innovate, implement, and improve turns obstacles into opportunities.

🔑 Every challenge is an opportunity — if you have the right strategy to navigate it.

What I’m Reading

In Hidden Potential, Adam Grant challenges the traditional belief that talent is fixed and that success is reserved for those who show early promise. Instead, he argues that growth isn’t about innate ability — it’s about learning, adapting, and pushing through discomfort.

When the way forward is unclear, motivation dwindles, and potential remains untapped. Success isn’t just about having the will — it’s about building the way.

By embracing uncertainty and iterating through innovation, implementation, and improvement, business leaders can break past barriers and unlock their hidden potential.

This Week’s Crossword Puzzle

This week’s game focuses on Problem-Solving in Project Management! Test your knowledge! The answers will be provided in next week’s newsletter.

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Answers to Last Week’s Crossword Puzzle

How did you fare on last week’s crossword puzzle? Let me know in the comments!

• Agility - The ability to move quickly and easily in response to changing circumstances.

• Iteration - A repeated cycle in a process, often used to refine and improve project outcomes.

• Feedback - Information provided regarding reactions to a product, service, or performance used for improvement. Often comes from customers or internal team members.

• Continuous Improvement - A mindset of ongoing enhancement, allowing teams to adapt and evolve practices over time based on the reflections and outcomes.

• Prototype - An early, working model of a product, process, or system used to test and refine ideas before full-scale development.

Boschetto Consulting - Let’s Grow Together

Thanks for reading! Remember, we’re turning 50,000 small business owners into project management champions by 2030. 🚀 🏆️ 

If you’re interested in learning more about how the SBi3 System can help improve your small business, let’s schedule a call. I’d love to work with you to help solve your toughest challenges and reach new heights.

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Catching Up?

If you’re new here and would like to read recent issues of the Boschetto Bulletin, be sure to click on the links below:

• Week 2: Adapt and Thrive

• Week 1: We Have Liftoff