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Bulletproof Problem Solving

The One Skill That Changes Everything
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In Bulletproof Problem Solving, Robert McLean and Charles Conn provide a step-by-step approach to tackle complex challenges effectively. The authors introduce a systematic, analytical method that anyone can use to break down problems, harness data, and develop creative solutions. The book is infused with real-world examples, making it a practical guide for personal and professional development.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in enhancing your decision-making skills by learning effective problem-solving techniques. It's particularly appealing to those who appreciate structured approaches to tackling complex issues in both personal and professional contexts. The authors provide practical frameworks and real-world examples that can help equip you to address challenges with confidence and clarity.

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Complex problem solving is the core skill for 21st Century Teams

Complex problem solving is at the very top of the list of essential skills for career progression in the modern world. However, the way problem solving is taught in our schools, universities, businesses, and organisations falls short. In Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything, you’ll learn the seven-step systematic approach to creative problem solving, developed in top consulting firms. This method will work in any field or industry, turning you into a highly sought-after bulletproof problem solver who can tackle challenges that others balk at.

The problem-solving technique outlined in this book is based on a highly visual, logic-tree method that can be applied to everything from everyday decisions to strategic issues in business to global social challenges. The authors, with decades of experience at McKinsey and Company, provide 30 detailed, real-world examples, so you can see exactly how the technique works in action. With this bulletproof approach to defining, unpacking, understanding, and ultimately solving problems, you’ll have a personal superpower for developing compelling solutions in your workplace.

  • Discover the time-tested 7-step technique to problem solving that top consulting professionals employ.
  • Learn how a simple visual system can help you break down and understand the component parts of even the most complex problems.
  • Build team brainstorming techniques that fight cognitive bias, streamline workplanning, and speed solutions.
  • Know when and how to employ modern analytic tools and techniques, from machine learning to game theory.
  • Learn how to structure and communicate your findings to convince audiences and compel action.

The secrets revealed in Bulletproof Problem Solving will transform the way you approach problems and take you to the next level of business and personal success.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781119553021

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 March 2019

Country: United States

Imprint: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 188.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 635g

Pages: 320

About the Author

Charles ConnΒ is CEO of the Rhodes Scholarships in Oxford. Previously, he was a Partner at McKinsey & Company, led a technology start-up to its IPO, and was an early team lead at the Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation in San Francisco.

Robert McLeanΒ is Director Emeritus at McKinsey and Company. He led the Australian and New Zealand McKinsey practice for eight years and served on the firm's global Director's Committee.

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