How to Spot and Defeat the “Right Problem, Wrong Solution” Manipulation Tactic That’s Everywhere
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How to Spot and Defeat the “Right Problem, Wrong Solution” Manipulation Tactic That’s Everywhere

Christopher S. Penn
Christopher S. PennNov 25, 2025

Why It Matters

Understanding and neutralizing this tactic protects organizations from wasted spend and strategic missteps, preserving resources and credibility.

How to Spot and Defeat the “Right Problem, Wrong Solution” Manipulation Tactic That’s Everywhere

Right problem, wrong solution. This is one of the most manipulative tricks we have at our disposal today, and you see it everywhere – in sales techniques (the Challenger Sales ‘reframe’), in politics, in media. It’s a brain hijack, and it’s one you have to be super careful of because it’s so effective. Here’s how […]

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