FrameShifting: unleashing the power of frameworks to fuel collaboration and solve tough problems

by Alison Heiser, Mary O'Connor Shaw

WINNER 2022 NAUTILUS BOOK Business & LeadershipFrameShifting 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 “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 businessFrameShifting 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.

162 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 10, 2020

Reviews

[Atlas · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book promised a lot and delivered very little. Although I can tell that Alison and Mary are fabulous thinkers by the way this book was laid out and by the way they describe FrameShifting, the book ultimately failed to provide any real aha moments or valuable insights for me. My two-star review may be a bit harsh, as I am a consultant and have over time acquired the skills of a FrameShifter. It is possible that someone first beginning in facilitation or team leadership could benefit from this book as a tool for laying the foundational broad understanding of how to engage teams with frameworks and move them toward solutions.