"I'm Winston Wolfe. I solve problems."

Talking with my colleague Thomas Blomseth a while ago, revealed how we were both fascinated by the fictitious character Winston Wolfe, appearing in Quentin Tarantino's popular Pulp Fiction. Mr. Wolfe a.k.a. "The Wolf", played by Harvey Keitel, shows a remarkable sense of pragmatism during his work in the so-called "problem-solving" business. With his simple, yet highly effective, approach to problems he is able to earn respect in record-time, even from the most brutal criminals, while drinking coffee and looking cool at the same time. It just seems like a very appealing way to make a living.

If have boiled down The Wolf's problem-solving approach into this:

1. Calmly asses the problem
2. Perform necessary trade-offs
3. Implement rapidly

As I am a big fan of both simplicity and A3 posters, maybe I should post this universal
"Process for Problem Solving" on the office wall in the company.

Should you be one of the few who have not yet seen this movie, or does the name Winston Wolfe no longer ring a bell, I would recommend you to go and see it as soon as possible. Alternatively you can join the cult of Mr. Wolfe by viewing this flick http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANPsHKpti48

By Sune Gynthersen