I provided a solution to a challenging problem that just made things worse. What did I do wrong according to adaptive leadership principles?
A) I tried to take over the situation
B) I tried to solve an adaptive problem using technical leadership
C) I tried to solve a technical problem with adaptive leadership
D) I did not apply adaptive leadership to this problem

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According to adaptive leadership principles, adaptive problems require adaptive leadership solutions, while technical problems require technical leadership solutions. By attempting to solve an adaptive problem using technical leadership, the situation likely became more complicated and difficult to solve. Adaptive leadership would have involved engaging stakeholders and promoting adaptive work to address the underlying causes of the problem.

I Provided a Solution to a Challenging Problem That Just