Decision Making and Problem Solving Strategies
1st Edition
Published on 3. March 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
128 pages
978-0-7494-4918-6 (ISBN)
Description
Decision Making and Problem Solving Strategies will help readers to master of the processes of practical thinking which lie behind effective decision making, problem solving and creative thinking. Using checklists, exercises and case studies it will enable anyone to understand key concepts such as: how the mind works, the principles of effective thinking, how to develop a framework for decision making, how to use a simple model for making decisions and solving problems, how to sharpen up creative thinking skills and how to develop their thinking skills in the future.
Adair will help managers and leaders of all levels to ensure that the best decisions are taken, problems are solved in the optimum way, and the creative ideas and innovations so necessary for tomorrow's business flow freely.
Adair will help managers and leaders of all levels to ensure that the best decisions are taken, problems are solved in the optimum way, and the creative ideas and innovations so necessary for tomorrow's business flow freely.
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"here, adair coaches in the cultivation and optimisation of creative thinking within problem solving." publishing newsMore details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 135 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-7494-4918-6 (9780749449186)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
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Book
01/2010
1st Edition
Kogan Page Ltd
€32.37
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Person
John Adair is acknowledged internationally as an authority on leadership. The world's first Professor of Leadership Studies, he advises many organizations in business, government, education, health and the voluntary sector. He has recently received the Lifetime Achievement in Leadership Award, and he continues to write and teach throughout the world, inspiring new audiences with his timeless and timely vision of leadership. He is the author of the best-selling classics Not Bosses But Leaders, How to Grow Leaders and The Inspirational Leader, all published by Kogan Page.
Content
1. your mind at work is your brain working now?; the functions of the mind; the depth mind principle; key points 2. the art of effective decision making define the objective; collect relevant information; generate feasible options; make the decision; implement and evaluate; key points 3. sharing decisions with others your role as leader; task need; team maintenance need; individual needs; the three circles interact; the functions of leadership; key points 4. key problem-solving strategies how problems differ from decisions; a unified model for decision making and problem solving; asking the right questions; how to approach systems problems; key points 5. how to generate ideas brainstorming; how to run a brainstorming session; key points 6. thinking outside the box towards a more creative approach; look wider for solutions; how to use your depth mind; 7. developing your thinking skills what is an effective practical thinker?; check that you are in the right field; how to design your own learning strategy; key points
1. Your mind at work
Is your brain working now?; The functions of the mind; The Depth Mind principle; Key points
2. The art of effective decision making
Define the objective; Collect relevant information; Generate feasible options; Make the decision; Implement and evaluate; Key points
3. Sharing decisions with others
Your role as leader; Task need; Team maintenance need; Individual needs; The three circles interact; The functions of leadership; Key points
4. Key problem-solving strategies
How problems differ from decisions; A unified model for decision making and problem solving; Asking the right questions; How to approach systems problems; Key points
5. How to generate ideas
Brainstorming; How to run a brainstorming session; Key points
6. Thinking outside the box
Towards a more creative approach; Look wider for solutions; How to use your Depth Mind;
7. Developing your thinking skills
What is an effective practical thinker?; Check that you are in the right field; How to design your own learning strategy; Key points
Is your brain working now?; The functions of the mind; The Depth Mind principle; Key points
2. The art of effective decision making
Define the objective; Collect relevant information; Generate feasible options; Make the decision; Implement and evaluate; Key points
3. Sharing decisions with others
Your role as leader; Task need; Team maintenance need; Individual needs; The three circles interact; The functions of leadership; Key points
4. Key problem-solving strategies
How problems differ from decisions; A unified model for decision making and problem solving; Asking the right questions; How to approach systems problems; Key points
5. How to generate ideas
Brainstorming; How to run a brainstorming session; Key points
6. Thinking outside the box
Towards a more creative approach; Look wider for solutions; How to use your Depth Mind;
7. Developing your thinking skills
What is an effective practical thinker?; Check that you are in the right field; How to design your own learning strategy; Key points