What's New at CFI | Strategic Problem Solving

About this episode

This episode discusses effective strategic problem solving in a complex and fast-paced business environment.

Are you solving the right problem or just solving it quickly? In today’s fast-moving world of AI, shifting markets, and constant complexity, the biggest risk in finance and business isn’t slow decision-making. It’s solving the wrong problem entirely. In this episode of What’s New at CFI, Meeyeon sits down with Timothy Tiryaki, co-author of CFI’s new course Strategic Problem Solving, to unpack how top professionals approach complex decisions more effectively. This conversation explores why traditional problem-solving methods are breaking down in today’s “flux” environment, where speed, uncertainty, and constant change redefine how decisions are made. Instead of rushing to solutions, strong strategists take a step back to define the problem clearly. The discussion introduces the double diamond model, a powerful framework that separates problem definition from solution development and emphasizes the balance between divergent and convergent thinking. Tim explains why modern challenges are often not simple problems but complex dilemmas, requiring deeper analysis and better framing. You’ll learn how shifting from reactive thinking to structured questioning can dramatically improve…

People in this episode

Host: Meeyeon

Guest: Timothy Tiryaki

Topics covered

• strategic problem solving
• decision making
• complex dilemmas
• double diamond model
• reactive thinking
• structured questioning

Keywords

• problem solving
• decision quality
• finance
• business strategy
• AI
• market shifts
• complex decisions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CFI

Books & works: Strategic Problem Solving

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