Apply the strategies and tools of smart problem solving-and succeed in work and life!
What do Albert Einstein, Elon Musk, Sherlock Holmes and Mahatma Gandhiʼs six-year-old granddaughter have in common? They are all masters of the art of smart problem solving-a highly sought-after skill that you can learn too!
• Gain insights into the surprising findings of the science of problem solving
• Develop a problem-solving mindset
• Use a powerful 5-step approach to solve even the toughest problems
• Be inspired by stories of highly successful problem solvers
• Learn from expert problem solvers like scientists, doctors, designers, coaches and highly paid management consultants
• Apply practical problem-solving and decision-making tools right away
Use this book to build your problem-solving muscle and enhance your ability to change things for the better!
Table of Content
Part I: The problem-solving mindset
1 Problems are there to be solved
2 Believe in your abilities
3 Focus on what you can influence
4 Use the power of your unconscious mind
5 Rally your support team
6 Beware of common problem-solving errors
Part II: The problem-solving process
7 Clarify: Solve the right problem
8 Causes: Make the right diagnosis
9 Create: Find promising solutions
10 Choose: Decide on the optimal solution
11 Commit: Make it happen
Conclusion: Problem solved!
Appendix: Solve it like the pros
Solve it like a scientist
Solve it like a doctor
Solve it like a designer
Solve it like a consultant
Solve it like an expert negotiator
Solve it like a coach
About the author
Dr Dietmar Sternad is a multiple award-winning management professor with a passion for teaching his students how to become smart problem solvers. He has faced a lot of problems (and has been able to solve quite a few) as a media executive, researcher, entrepreneur, management consultant, and father of two children.
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