At a recent industry event, I was working the Forty8Fifty Labs booth when something unexpectedly insightful happened. We were handing out branded Rubik’s Cubes as swag — a fun, nostalgic challenge for attendees. One person walked up, twisted it a few times, studied it for a moment, and then quickly solved it. No hesitation, no second-guessing — just a calm, confident execution of a process they clearly knew well.
It got me thinking, “That’s exactly what we do as solution partners.”
Step 1: Identify the Problem
Every scrambled Rubik’s Cube presents the same fundamental challenge: a jumbled system needing structure. But before it is solved, it has to be understood. That’s the first thing any skilled solver does — assess the current state, recognize patterns, and identify the problem.
That’s also the first thing we do.
Clients come to us with complexity — tangled processes, inefficient systems, and disconnected workflows. Our job is to look past the chaos and find the signal in the noise. We diagnose the issue. We clarify what’s broken and why.
Step 2: Map the Problem to a Framework
Here’s where the magic happens — and where experience matters. Solving a Rubik’s Cube isn’t about trial and error. It’s about applying an established algorithm — a known, repeatable set of steps designed to move from disorder to solution. The same is true in our world.
We take the identified problem and map it to a proven framework — whether that’s a DevOps pipeline, agile transformation model, or ITSM best practice. These frameworks exist because they’ve been tested, refined, and validated over time.
Step 3: Execute for Predictable Outcomes
Once the right framework is in place, it’s all about disciplined execution. If we follow the steps, the outcome is no longer a mystery — it’s predictable.
That’s the value of a solution partner. We don’t just guess. We bring structure to ambiguity, process to complexity, and results to uncertainty.
Why This Matters
In our line of work, people aren’t coming to us for inspiration — they’re coming to us for resolution. They have a problem. They need it solved. They need a partner who doesn’t just understand the theory but can apply the right method in the right way and at the right time.
That’s what we do at Forty8Fifty Labs.
And sometimes, all it takes is a Rubik’s Cube to remind you how powerful that process really is.
If you want to learn more about how we add order, security, and efficiency to your IT environment, contact us today. We would love to learn how we can customize our offers to support your needs.
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