Business : Decision-Making & Problem Solving

The fun and simple problem-solving guide that took Japan by storm. Ken Watanabe originally wrote Problem Solving 101 for Japanese schoolchildren. His goal was to help shift the focus in Japanese education from memorization to critical thinking, by adapting some of the techniques he had learned as an elite McKinsey consultant. He was amazed to discover that adults were hungry for his fun and easy guide to problem solving and decision making. The book became a surprise Japanese bestseller, with more than 370,000 in print after six months. Now American businesspeople can also use it to master some powerful skills. Watanabe uses sample scenarios to illustrate his techniques, which include logic trees and matrixes. A rock band figures out how to drive up concert attendance. An aspiring animator budgets for a new computer purchase. Students decide which high school they will attend. Illustrated with diagrams and quirky drawings, the book is simple enough for a middleschooler to understand but sophisticated enough for business leaders to apply to their most challenging problems. more...

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"Scott Green provides a comprehensive approach to board oversight that is on point, tackles the most controversial board issues of our day, and provides sound advice. Wise directors will read this book." -Jim Balsillie, Chairman, Research In Motion "Scott helped our board to develop clarity of purpose, redefine its goals, and implement a structure that supports our objectives. The transformation resulted in a dynamic, productive, and engaged board. While relevant to public boards, I highly recommend this book for directors serving not-for-profit organizations as well." -Harold C. Gibson, Jr., Executive Director University of Idaho Alumni Association more...

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A transformative new approach to decision making, 10-10-10 is a tool for reclaiming your life at home, in love, and at work. The process is clear, straightforward, and transparent. In fact, when you're facing a dilemma, all it takes to begin are three questions: What are the consequences of my decision in 10 minutes? In 10 months? And in 10 years? more...

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Problem solving is a common everyday activity: from getting the car going when it won't start, to finding out what led to a customer complaint. Problem solving means finding the best way of getting from A to B. In this succinct book, Michael Stevens states that if you understand how your mind is working when you solve problems, you will be able to improve your problem solving techniques. more...

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This is the world’s first complete reference on CSR, compiled by the Institute for Corporate Cultural Affairs (the ICCA). The entries have been written by leading experts, leading global thinkers and CSR practitioners. In these pages lie the answers to questions such as:.:.; What do we mean by CSR?.; In what way are organizations viewed as citizens of the countries in which they operate?.; How does a company know when it is operating in a sustainable way.; What is ethical investment?. The reference also lists and describes the most important organizations and landmarks in the field of CSR. The book comprises 339 terms, which are split into core concepts, key words and definitions to form the standard reference for managers, academics, teachers, students, officials and volunteers in the field of CSR. This is a timely and innovative contribution to the field of Corporate Social Responsibility – the definitive terminology reference on CSR, business society relations and the organizations and standards in the field. more...

Price: $105.00