Michael offers a customizable experience, incorporating two or three of these pivotal objectives tailored to the audience's needs.

In his engaging and humorous keynote, "16 Strengths of Successful Problem Solvers," Michael  explores the essential attributes that transform ordinary engineers into exceptional problem solvers. Drawing from his book, "Building Your Taller Spaceship: 16 Strengths of Successful Problem Solvers," Michael outlines the journey from becoming a skilled detective who asks the right questions and analyzes data, to forming a cohesive, communicative team, and ultimately evolving into a proactive, self-aware leader. Each strength—ranging from inquisitiveness and persistence to collaboration and innovation—offers actionable insights and real-world examples, empowering audiences to tackle complex challenges with confidence and creativity. Through relatable anecdotes and practical advice, Michael inspires professionals to move beyond firefighting and build robust, efficient systems that prevent chaos and drive success.

Audience Objectives:

1. Inspire Curiosity: Encourage attendees to ask critical questions that challenge the status quo and uncover hidden opportunities.
2. Enhance Observational Skills: Teach the audience to be more perceptive and recognize subtle clues that lead to breakthrough solutions.
3. Foster Persistence: Motivate participants to persevere through setbacks and maintain determination in the face of complex problems.
4. Promote Data-Driven Decision Making: Guide attendees on how to let data tell the story, ensuring informed and effective solutions.
5. Cultivate Adaptability: Prepare the audience to embrace change and pivot strategies swiftly in dynamic environments.
6. Empower Decisiveness: Instill confidence in making timely and effective decisions under pressure.
7. Strengthen Team Collaboration: Highlight the importance of collective intelligence and how to harness team strengths for superior outcomes.
8. Improve Communication Skills: Develop listening and speaking skills to ensure clear and effective communication within teams.
9. Encourage Collaboration: Foster a culture of mutual support and cooperation to solve problems more efficiently.
10. Boost Optimism: Inspire a positive mindset, encouraging belief in the possibility of solving even the toughest challenges.
11. Teach Patience: Emphasize the value of patience and persistence, showing how to manage frustration and stay focused on long-term goals.
12. Promote Self-Awareness: Help participants understand their strengths and weaknesses to better navigate problem-solving scenarios.
13. Stimulate Innovation: Encourage creative thinking and ideation for developing unique solutions to pressing problems.
14. Instill a Learning Mindset: Advocate for continuous learning and growth as essential components of successful problem-solving.
15. Drive Efficiency: Teach methods to streamline processes and work smarter, not harder, ensuring productive and efficient problem resolution.
16. Advocate Proactivity: Inspire the audience to anticipate and address potential issues before they escalate into significant problems.

These objectives demonstrate how this keynote will equip attendees with essential skills and mindsets to tackle complex challenges, making an invaluable addition to any event focused on leadership, innovation, and effective problem-solving.