thinkly solutions

think collaboratively, productively, differently

👋 Hi, I'm Caitlin!

My training series can help your teams think differently about the problems they're solving to collaborate better, reduce wasted work, and achieve better outcomes.

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Are any of these situations familiar? If so, let's chat!

Wasted time on work that wasn't aligned with customer expectations?

Overflowing backlog with competing priorities from stakeholders?

Lack of innovative ideas and solutions?

Difficulty turning initiative visions into action?

THE THINKING DIFFERENTLY TRAINING SERIES

Learn to embrace human-centered and iterative mindsets with my 5-module training series!

This is not your typical Design Thinking or Agile training!

This training series focuses on taking action and enhances daily effectiveness by providing tools to boost impactful outcomes and reduce wasted effort.

Drawing on years of project and program management experience, this training is designed to address common pain points in modern work environments and help teams and organizations make the most of their valuable time.

"Many existing frameworks—TRIZ, Six Sigma, Scrum, and others—are quite comprehensive. When properly applied, they can be tremendously powerful. But their very thoroughness also makes them too complex and time-consuming to fit into a regular workday. The setting in which people most need to be better at problem diagnosis is not the annual strategy seminar but the daily meeting — so we need tools that don’t require the entire organization to undergo weeks-long training programs.”

Are You Solving the Right Problems?
Harvard Business Review

Thinking Differently Training Series Modules

5 training modules: Defining the problem, brainstorming strategies, prioritization techniques, from vision to action, retros

Learning Objectives

Delivery Information

Gain skills to navigate complex projects by identifying the right problems to solve
Learn different methods and best practices to facilitate creative brainstorming sessions
Hone prioritization skills using a variety of techniques that lead to focused next steps
Practice collaboratively establishing project visions and turning them into action
Understand the importance of retrospectives for a culture of continuous improvement

Timing: The training series can be delivered as 2 full-day sessions, 4 half-day sessions, or a combo!
Location: This training is most impactful delivered in-person (I'm based in Arlington, VA and also available to travel), but virtual options are available.
Attendees: This training can be facilitated for groups of up to 20 people. Attendees will receive the presentation slides, as well as templates and other resources.
Expectations: This training is interactive so be ready to work in groups, get comfortable being uncomfortable, and open your mind to different ways of thinking and problem-solving.

"Exceeded my expectations by engaging remote participants well and by offering many different frameworks to choose from when identifying problems and solutioning"

"The breakout activities/exercises were the best part of this training! It was so helpful to test out the various techniques and strategies, rather than just hearing or reading about them. I feel confident in my ability to actually implement some of these strategies."

"The content was fantastic. I am a Business Architect and this training gave me a lot of tools to better manage the discovery process for new products we are implementing."

ABOUT Thinkly Solutions

Our mission is to transform traditional ways of working. Through interactive workshops and trainings, we empower individuals, teams, and organizations to collaborate better, solve problems faster, and achieve better outcomes.

Our key principles are:

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collaboratively

We promote open communication and active participation in a psychologically safe environment

think

productively

We teach you the tools to drive action and achieve concrete results

people with different colored lightbulbs

think

differently

We encourage new ideas and perspectives through participation in engaging activities

I’m Caitlin Anderson, the owner of Thinkly Solutions. Before starting this company in 2023 with my former partner Seema Habash, I had 10+ years in consulting and operations experience with IBM and Uber. I am known for combining project management methodologies and tools with a people-first mentality. I pride myself on my attention to detail, transparency, and ability to create inclusive and open environments. I have a BA in Economics from the University of Virginia.

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