An opportunity can
lie within a problem. Problem solving can have a very positive and unexpected outcome.
TURN A PROBLEM INTO AN OPPORTUNITY, resulting in improvement or advancement. A PROBLEM IS REALLY AN OPPORTUNITY. It'
s like the saying, "The solution lies within the problem." A person shouldn't
fear, neglect, or ignore problems because the very ACT of addressing them can open new doors and allow
one to grow.
Example #1
Someone at a business meeting is complaining about mistakes made by the receptionist when taking down messages. The
problem-tunity here is to take some positive action: perhaps submit some protocal that can be used as a company model and/or part of training. It would take the complainer and turn them into a positive employee in the eyes of management.
Example #2
A Bully at
school is trying to con a Kid out of lunch money. The Kid usually hides or goes out of their way to avoid the Bully.
Problem = Bully focusing on the Kid and creating
shame or embarassment. Opportunity = Kid using the attention from the Bully creatively to befriend them and become allies.