The Alexandrian Solution in Problem solving

Problem solving and Decision making

1. The Alexandrian Solution Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making Christos K. Agrogiannos

2. Introduction “The origins of the “Gordian knot,” a term commonly used to describe a complex or unsolvable problem, can be traced back to a legendary chapter in the life of Alexander the Great. As the story goes, in 333 B.C. the Macedonian conqueror marched his army into the Phrygian capital of Gordium in modern day Turkey. Upon arriving in the city, he encountered an ancient wagon, its yoke tied with what one Roman historian later described as “several knots all so tightly entangled that it was impossible to see how they were fastened.” Phrygian tradition held that the wagon had once belonged to Gordius, the father of the celebrated King Midas. An oracle had declared that any man who could unravel its elaborate knots was destined to become ruler of all of Asia. The Alpha Methodology Consulting, Training & Coaching

3. Introduction According to the ancient chronicler Arrian , the impetuous Alexander was instantly “seized with an ardent desire” to untie the Gordian knot. After wrestling with it for a time and finding no success, he stepped back from the mass of gnarled ropes and proclaimed, “It makes no difference how they are loosed.” He then drew his sword and sliced the knot in half with a single stroke. In another version, he simply pulled out a lynchpin running through the yoke, loosening the knot enough that he was able to unfasten it. Whatever method he used, the young king was immediately hailed as having outsmarted the ancient puzzle.” The Alpha Methodology Consulting, Training & Coaching

4. Description The more serious and complex the problems, the more difficult decisions are, and the greater the risk, since the hypotheses and the psychological pitfalls are more. When these "traps" coexist at the same time, then the final decision may be far from right. The more accurate analysis of the problem and the handling of all these traps will help us make the right decision. The Alpha Methodology Consulting, Training & Coaching

5. The Alpha Approach In this journey from the problem to its solution we will examine various tools and techniques of problem analysis and techniques to deal with it, which will eventually help in deciding through creative thinking. It is an approach that helps executives of today's businesses respond to key questions that every business is concerned about today and the future. An issue that will be particularly emphasized is creative thinking both in understanding and resolving the problem, as well as in the dynamics of decision-making through intuition. The Alpha Methodology Consulting, Training & Coaching

6. The Alpha Approach Dr. Alkistis Agio and Xristos Agro , both strongly believing in synergy and collaboration, put their strengths together and in Unity offer this Problem solving and Decision making journey. In this journey from ancient Greek practices to nowadays existing tools you will analyse a problematic situation to finally reach the proper decision to act. You can choose from our Generic Employee or Managerial Empowerment proposes for the success of your managers and people to solve problems the following creativity workshops from 1-3 days depending on the mix of approach and the audience. The Alpha Methodology Consulting, Training & Coaching