There’s no more vicious cycle than problems that constantly reoccur because there’s no time to stop and solve them correctly. Although we all would like this cycle to stop, managers can’t afford to let employees waste time with too much researching, and employees don’t always have the time because they are constantly fighting fires. As long as this cycle continues, problems will reoccur, and everyone will have to spend more time on what should not have occurred in the first place.

How do we get out of this vicious cycle? Through training, dedication, and appropriate problem-solving techniques.

Why are we always fighting fires?

We all know that time is not only valuable but also fleeting. Once it’s gone, there’s no way to get it back. At work, time is even more valuable because we have only eight hours each day to achieve our tasks and goals. Although we are all well-intended, somehow time at work just seems to go by too fast. Between reading e-mails and fighting fires, the work day is gone, and there’s no time to look at the big picture or even think of improvements. But why are we fighting fires in the first place?

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