
Problem Solver — Is It Something You Can Learn?
Can you learn to be a problem solver? Sounds reasonable. But what if it's not a skill you acquire — but a mindset you either have or you don't?
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Can you learn to be a problem solver? Sounds reasonable. But what if it's not a skill you acquire — but a mindset you either have or you don't?

Recurring meetings, too many attendees, no outcome. Why virtual meetings fail in most companies — and what to do instead. A no-nonsense guide.

Searching for a management consultant near you? Before you go further — read this. You might not need a consultant at all. You might need someone who actually solves problems.

What consultants and freelancers actually charge, what drives the price and when which model makes sense. An insider explains the mechanics, why projects often cost more than planned and what question you should really be asking yourself.

Software tenders consume enormous time from everyone involved — and often deliver the worst outcome. An insider explains why, and what actually helps instead.

10 years in consulting. What really happens behind extended contracts, polished profiles and 200-page decks — an honest insider report.

Most consulting blogs look the same: best practices, frameworks, polish. We're doing something different. Why MacNorris exists — and what this no-bullshit consulting blog is really about.
Those who read this far usually already have an opinion. The playbook explains how we think, how we work and why we are not a traditional consulting firm.