Decision-Making and Problem Solving

by John Adair

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.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help

42 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1997

About the author

John Eric Adair is a British academic who is a leadership theorist and author of more than forty books (translated into eighteen languages) on business, military and other leadership.

Reviews

[Lucas Daglio · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Abby Epplett · Rating 1 out of 5]

After leading with an apocryphal, casually racist anecdote about Captain Cook in Australia, the book spends the rest of its time slowly meandering through bad neuroscience and statistically lacking ideas.

[Wilde Sky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Advice on decision / problem solving.

Some of this book was OK, but overall it didn't really grab me.

Overall rating 2.5.

Reading time roughly 1 hour.

[Daire Lüüs · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Darren · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another little pocket-sized instant reference guide from Kogan Page that seems to hit its mark. It provides a mass of powerful information to help the reader get a handle on key decision making and problem solving techniques, whether it is refreshing one’s memory or even starting from scratch!

Checklists, case studies and exercises are used to help get one thinking and considering matters. It can also inspire to further, deeper analysis and reading into the subject. However, the main aim is to get the reader solving problems and taking informed decisions, no matter the means or the nature of the art behind it. What’s more, you can’t complain about the price of the book!

It is an interesting approach to a potentially complex subject. It is written in an easy-to-understand, open manner. Some of the simpler things can appear to be the most profound, such as the author highlighting the difference between “options” and “alternatives”, noting how one word can be misunderstood and incorrectly applied in many business settings. Think about it…

A short but sweet review for a concise, powerful little book! Highly recommended and even the experienced pro should not feel shameful by reading this “how-to” guide. Even an old dog can learn a few new tricks!

[Nopadol Rompho · Rating 4 out of 5]

You can read my review (in Thai) here http://thaiscorecard.com/ContentDetai...