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Effective Problem Solving
About this book
A bumper book of powerful problem-solving tools and techniques presented clearly and concisely by a highly respected author.
Practitioners across the range of human services and managers in all sectors are constantly faced with problems of various kinds. Each of these is unique, however there will be general patterns that we can learn from. This book draws upon the author's extensive experience in teaching and training on problem-solving, providing students, practitioners and managers with a powerful repertoire of tools that can make a real difference in a wide range of situations.
This easy-to-read text incorporates new challenges in the modern workplace such as;
- Artificial Intelligence,
- increased job insecurity,
- neurodivergence in relation to problem-solving, and
- safeguarding our habitat.
Packed with critical exercises and opportunities for reflection, Effective Problem Solving encourages readers to analyse difficult situations and provides guidance on how to respond to these challenges head-on, making a real impact. This book is a handy guide that will increase readers' skills and confidence.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Acknowledgements
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- Praise for Effective Problem Solving
- Preface
- About the author
- Foreword by Carolyn Ewart
- Introduction: Who, why, what and how
- PART 1 Understanding people and their problems
- 1 Introduction to Part 1
- 2 What is a problem?
- 3 The road to problem tackling
- 4 Challenges and opportunities of problem solving
- PART 2 Problem-solving methods
- 5 Introduction to Part 2
- 6 A
- 7 B
- 8 C
- 9 D
- 10 E
- 11 F
- 12 G
- 13 H
- 14 I
- 15 K
- 16 L
- 17 M
- 18 N
- 19 O
- 20 P
- 21 R
- 22 S
- 23 T
- 24 U
- 25 V
- 26 W
- Guide to further learning
- References