{"product_id":"bulletproof-problem-solving-the-one-skill-that-changes-everything-paperback","title":"Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCharles Conn\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRobert McLean\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eComplex problem solving is \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e core skill for 21\u003csup\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Century Teams\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplex problem solving is at the very top of the list of essential skills for career progression in the modern world. But how problem solving is taught in our schools, universities, businesses and organizations comes up short. In \u003ci\u003eBulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything \u003c\/i\u003eyou'll learn the seven-step systematic approach to creative problem solving developed in top consulting firms that 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscover the time-tested 7-step technique to problem solving that top consulting professionals employ\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how a simple visual system can help you break down and understand the component parts of even the most complex problems\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild team brainstorming techniques that fight cognitive bias, streamline workplanning, and speed solutions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eKnow when and how to employ modern analytic tools and techniques from machine learning to game theory\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to structure and communicate your findings to convince audiences and compel action\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe secrets revealed in \u003ci\u003eBulletproof Problem Solving \u003c\/i\u003ewill transform the way you approach problems and take you to the next level of business and personal success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProblem solving is the core skill for the twenty-first century. Now, finally, we have a guide to doing it right that any of us can follow.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Dominic Barton, \u003c\/b\u003e Global Managing Partner Emeritus, McKinsey \u0026amp; Company\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR BULLETPROOF PROBLEM SOLVING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWe always hired for creative problem solving talent above all else; these guys have cracked the code on a replicable approach for problems large and small. Learn it, practice it!\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eEric Schmidt, Former Chairman and CEO, Google; Visiting Innovation Fellow, MIT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTogether Charles and Rob have taken problem solving out of the business school classroom and into real life, where it belongs. Utilizing 30 cases, these masters of the art have something to teach all of us.\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJames Gorman, Chairman and CEO, Morgan Stanley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAs a former policymaker who argues for moving beyond policy to the broader enterprise of public problem solving, I welcome this volume! The techniques and insights apply, with various modifications, to problems everywhere: personal, professional, public and private, local, national and global.\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eAnne-Marie Slaughter, CEO, New America, Former Director of Policy Planning, U.S. Department of State\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDisruption in today's business environment puts problem solving at the top of every leader's challenges. But how? This engaging book puts together a McKinsey team's scientific seven-step approach. From taking a problem apart to rearranging its pieces, to framing it so its solution can be seen, the book presents a must-read analysis for executives and social sector leaders. It excites both the reader's mind and the possibilities for project teams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Glenn Hubbard, Dean and Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics, Columbia Business School\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 straightforward steps to solving any problem with creativity and rigor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplex problem solving is \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e core skill for twenty-first century teams. It's the only way to keep up with rapid change. Winning organizations now rely on nimble, iterative problem solving, rather than traditional planning processes. In this book you'll learn the seven-step systematic approach to creative problem solving that will work in any field or industry. It employs a highly visual, logic-tree method that can be applied to any problem, from strategic business decisions to global social challenges. Charles and Rob, with decades of experience at McKinsey \u0026amp; Company and other institutions, provide a toolkit with 30 detailed real-world examples, so you can see exactly how the technique works in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Problem solving is the core skill for the twenty-first century. Now, finally, we have a guide to doing it right that any of us can follow.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Dominic Barton, \u003c\/b\u003e Global Managing Partner Emeritus, McKinsey \u0026amp; Company\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR BULLETPROOF PROBLEM SOLVING\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"We always hired for creative problem solving talent above all else; these guys have cracked the code on a replicable approach for problems large and small. Learn it, practice it!\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eEric Schmidt, Former Chairman and CEO, Google; Visiting Innovation Fellow, MIT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Together Charles and Rob have taken problem solving out of the business school classroom and into real life, where it belongs. Utilizing 30 cases, these masters of the art have something to teach all of us.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eJames Gorman, Chairman and CEO, Morgan Stanley\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"As a former policymaker who argues for moving beyond policy to the broader enterprise of public problem solving, I welcome this volume! The techniques and insights apply, with various modifications, to problems everywhere: personal, professional, public and private, local, national and global.\"\u003cbr\u003e--\u003cb\u003eAnne-Marie Slaughter, CEO, New America, Former Director of Policy Planning, U.S. Department of State\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"Disruption in today's business environment puts problem solving at the top of every leader's challenges. But how? This engaging book puts together a McKinsey team's scientific seven-step approach. From taking a problem apart to rearranging its pieces, to framing it so its solution can be seen, the book presents a must-read analysis for executives and social sector leaders. It excites both the reader's mind and the possibilities for project teams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e--Glenn Hubbard, Dean and Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics, Columbia Business School\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 straightforward steps to solving any problem with creativity and rigor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eComplex problem solving is \u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e core skill for twenty-first century teams. It's the only way to keep up with rapid change. Winning organizations now rely on nimble, iterative problem solving, rather than traditional planning processes. In this book you'll learn the seven-step systematic approach to creative problem solving that will work in any field or industry. It employs a highly visual, logic-tree method that can be applied to any problem, from strategic business decisions to global social challenges. Charles and Rob, with decades of experience at McKinsey \u0026amp; Company and other institutions, provide a toolkit with 30 detailed real-world examples, so you can see exactly how the technique works in action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCharles Conn \u003c\/b\u003eis CEO of the Rhodes Scholarships in Oxford. Previously, he was a Partner at McKinsey \u0026amp; Company, led a technology start-up to its IPO, and was an early team lead at the Gordon \u0026amp; Betty Moore Foundation in San Francisco.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRobert McLean \u003c\/b\u003eis Director Emeritus at McKinsey and Company. 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