How to Solve Almost Any Problem - Softcover

Barker, Alan

 
9780273770497: How to Solve Almost Any Problem
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0273770497 ISBN 13: 9780273770497
Publisher: Pearson, 2012

Synopsis

Problems block and slow down your progress; here’s how to overcome them–simply, efficiently and effectively.

 

This book offers straightforward, empowering science-based solutions to problems, big and small, at work or in life. It takes a never before seen approach to problem solving, powerfully combining lessons from cognitive science, established problem-solving theory and vast practical experience. It includes a radical new approach to analysing problems: The Problem Matrix. This will transform your approach to problems, challenge your thinking and help you develop new, positive, solution-focussed mindsets for the long-term.

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About the Author

Alan Barker is the MD of Kairos Training Limited, a consultancy devoted to developing thinking and communication skills. He has been training and coaching for over 20 years, is a member of the UK Speechwriter’s Guild and is the published author of over 10 books.

From the Back Cover

 

 

 

Turn Tricky Problems

Into

Wise Decisions

 

 You know you’ve got a problem when you’re stuck.  You want to do something, but you don’t know what.

 

Some problems can be fixed; others demand more innovative treatment.  But if being stuck is a sure sign you’re facing a problem, then the solution must be to take action. Deciding what to do is the key to success.

 

Drawing on cognitive science, problem-solving theory and practical experience, How to Solve Almost Any Problem offers a radical new method to help you break out of dead-end thinking and take your problem-solving skills to a higher level.

 

And, by looking at problems differently, you can make wise decisions about how to deal with them.

 

The solutions that emerge from this method are actions that are focused, workable and successful. Once you’ve read How to Solve Almost Any Problem, you’ll never be stuck for a solution again.

  

 

MARVEL at the miraculous Problem Matrix!

 

BANISH blame and resistance!

 

GASP at the wickedness of wicked problems!

 

TRANSFORM every headache into a dream!

 

 

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Publisher
Pearson
Publication date
2012
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0273770497
ISBN 13 
9780273770497
Binding
Paperback
Edition number
1
Number of pages
288