A plan or specific measure to overcome a deadlock or difficult situation; can refer to a short-term breakthrough or a longer-term strategy.
売上が伸び悩んでいる部署は、打開策として新商品の開発を始めた。
The sales-stagnant department began developing a new product as a measure to break out of the deadlock.
交渉が難航したため、第三者を交えた打開策が検討された。
Because negotiations stalled, involving a third party as a way to break the impasse was considered.
短期間で結果を出すには、現場の意見を聞くことが有効な打開策になることが多い。
To get results in a short time, listening to frontline opinions often becomes an effective way to break through.