The Problem Solver's Playbook

Tackle tough business problems.

Find good answers.

Make hard things happen.

Business is about solving problems. As a leader, that’s your job every day. But today’s challenges are faster-moving, messier and less familiar than ever.

The Problem Solver’s Playbook offers practical frameworks to improve your problem-solving ability and your business outcomes. It’s a readable, story-rich guide built on more than 30 years of experience tackling high-stakes challenges.

You won’t find dry academic theory or tired templates here. This is a leadership companion—clear, credible and grounded in real-world experience. It’s built for business leaders who want to sharpen their instincts, make better decisions and turn smart thinking into measurable results.

Whether you’re leading a team, scaling a business or navigating a critical decision, you’ll learn how to:

• Frame the right problems and avoid the wrong ones
• Find the crux and focus your energy where it counts
• Turn insights into actions that deliver results

If you’re already good at solving problems and want to get even better, this playbook is for you.

CHRIS HARROP is a former Senior Partner at Bain & Company with over three decades of experience helping leaders solve complex business problems. He has advised clients across industries and continents on strategy, transformation and execution. Chris lives in Sydney, where he continues to work with senior executives and leadership teams.