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100	1		_aAdair, John.
245	1	0	_aDecision Making and Problem Solving Strategies.
264		1	_aLondon : _bKogan Page, _c2010.
264		4	_c�2010.
300			_a1 online resource (104 pages)
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
505	0		_aCover -- Table of contents -- About the author -- Introduction -- 1 Your mind at work -- Is your brain working now? -- The functions of the mind -- Introducing 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 fromdecisions -- 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 -- Guidelines for 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 -- The creative thinking process -- Mental roadblocks -- Key points -- 7 Developing your thinking skills -- What is an effective practical thinker? -- Check that you are in the right field -- Key factors in choosing your field of work -- How to design your own learning strategy -- Key points -- Appendix: solution to 'Who owns the zebra?' -- Further reading -- Index.
520			_aManagers and leaders of all levels need 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.Decision Making and Problem Solving Strategies will help you to 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: 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.
588			_aDescription based on publisher supplied metadata and other sources.
590			_aElectronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2019. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
655		4	_aElectronic books.
776	0	8	_iPrint version: _aAdair, John _tDecision Making and Problem Solving Strategies _dLondon : Kogan Page,c2010
797	2		_aProQuest (Firm)
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