Break the Cycle of Procrastination by Mastering the Identify–Discuss–Solve (IDS) Track for Issues

Most teams feel weighed down not because they lack solutions, but because unresolved issues build up over time—each acting as an anchor on capacity and morale. Traditional meetings often circle around problems without actually solving them. The IDS Track offers a way out, by requiring issues to be tangibly listed, prioritized, and attacked in three steps. The focus is ruthless: pick the real problem, discuss efficiently (no rambling, no politics), and always emerge with a clear, accountable action.

This discipline forces out the root causes—often harder to face than initial symptoms, but far more important to lasting change. It prevents the delay and diffusion of responsibility that drives frustration and stagnation. Regular review, action assignment, and removal of solved issues create visible progress. Behavioral psychology supports this: addressing the highest-value blockers, in a transparent and participatory process, creates momentum and trust.

Soon, teams begin to see their energy rise not from “doing more work,” but from the relief of having less unresolved tension. When the IDS habit is practiced regularly, issues shrink and results accelerate.

Don’t let “open issues” drain your team’s energy any longer. Start by putting every organizational problem on an open list—no matter how minor it seems. Prioritize the week’s top three issues and walk through the Identify–Discuss–Solve process for each: nail down what’s really going on, give everyone a chance to share input, then land on a single, action-focused solution. Assign the fix to someone specific, and next week, review what’s been completed and clear those items off your list. The simple act of closing loops will calm minds and boost your group’s progress—so try it in your next team session.