There are differences between the two. Often a problem has an answer. A predicament needs a strategy and plan.
Thinking of a predicament as a problem is a trap that many people are caught in, to begin with. When handling it with a problem-solving mentality, even with good intentions, we often complicate the situation even further. What a waste.
When it’s a predicament, instead of seeking an immediate answer, we can get clear on what we need to address – the deepest issues in addition to the layers of aspects and symptoms.
Differentiating a predicament from a problem is the first step because most of the time what businesses and organizations face today is the former rather than the latter.
