Decision making and problem solving
By: John Adair
Edition: Third edition.
Series: Creating success; Creating success
Publisher: Kogan Page
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 97
ISBN-13: 9780749475611
Subjects: Thought and thinking; Decision making; Problem solving
Description: "Line managers and leaders of all levels need to ensure that problems are solved in the optimal way and that the ideas and innovations for tomorrow's business flow freely. Decision Making and Problem Solving helps them master the processes of practical thinking which lie behind effective decision making, problem solving, and creative thinking. Using checklists, exercises, and case studies, it explains key concepts such as: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 thinking skills in the future. The new edition has been updated to include summary points for each chapter"--

"Ensuring innovation and a creative approach to new challenges is crucial in leadership success. Being able to communicate and share your ideas takes no less skill. Decision Making and Problem Solving Strategies will help you to learn key techniques and models to confidently make the right decisions. Using checklists, exercises and case studies, Adair provides a clear framework to find solutions, generate ideas and inspire confidence in your team - so you can spot the solution in every problem, and create ideas to rival even the best strategists. With over one million copies sold, the hugely popular Creating Success series covers a wide variety of topic, with the latest editions including new chapters such as Tough Conversations and Treating People Right. This indispensable business skills collection is suited to a variety of roles, from someone looking to develop their time management skills for a society committee role, to someone with a business idea looking to build a strategic plan"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.