About

Dr. Oberhardt has seen much of what works and what doesn’t.  However, since he had not seen much written on how to develop superior problem solving skills and specifically to bring them into the complex landscape of a business, especially if there is an entrenched culture, he decided to write about his experiences.  This was a main driver for him to write “Dragonfly Thinking.”

The ability to tackle and solve extremely difficult problems has been the key to the greatest innovations in history.  Innovations, more than any other factors, have propelled the US economy since the dawn of the industrial revolution.  Now, more than ever before, jobs are being threatened by rapidly-evolving technology and outsourcing.  Problem solving is becoming a must-have skill in order to stay competitive and valuable in today’s dynamic job market.  Problem solvers generate economic growth and create new jobs and even new companies.  They are our greatest asset for building the future we hope for.

In addition to speaking as part of consulting activities, Bruce Oberhardt has spoken at scientific and venture conferences and at universities. He recently conducted several workshops in problem solving at the North Carolina Central University School of Business.