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Bulletproof Problem Solving
The One Skill That Changes Everything
Charles Conn, Robert McLean
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Bulletproof Problem Solving
The One Skill That Changes Everything
Charles Conn, Robert McLean
About This Book
Complex problem solving is the core skill for 21 st Century Teams
Complex 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 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 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.
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.
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Chapter One
Learn the Bulletproof Problem Solving Approach
![Illustration depicting the seven steps to learn the bulletproof problem solving approach.](https://book-extracts.perlego.com/995116/images/c01uf001-plgo-compressed.webp)
The Bulletproof Problem Solving Cycle
![Illustration depicting the seven steps involved in the bulletproof problem solving cycle.](https://book-extracts.perlego.com/995116/images/c01ex001a-plgo-compressed.webp)
![Illustration of the first step to define the problem that is agreed upon by those involved in making a decision.](https://book-extracts.perlego.com/995116/images/c01ex001b-plgo-compressed.webp)
![Illustration of the second step to disaggregate the problem into component parts or issues.](https://book-extracts.perlego.com/995116/images/c01ex001c-plgo-compressed.webp)
![Illustration of the third step to prioritize the issues and identify which issue has the biggest impact on the problem.](https://book-extracts.perlego.com/995116/images/c01ex001d-plgo-compressed.webp)
![Illustration of the fourth step to build a workplan and timetable that assigns team members to analytic tasks.](https://book-extracts.perlego.com/995116/images/c01ex001e-plgo-compressed.webp)
![Illustration of the fifth step to conduct critical analyses to get an understanding of each problem component.](https://book-extracts.perlego.com/995116/images/c01ex001f-plgo-compressed.webp)
![Illustration of the sixth step to synthesize findings from the analysis to be assembled into a logical structure to test validity.](https://book-extracts.perlego.com/995116/images/c01ex001g-plgo-compressed.webp)
![Illustration of the seventh step to prepare a powerful communication using a governing thought or argument.](https://book-extracts.perlego.com/995116/images/c01ex001h-plgo-compressed.webp)
Prepare for an Avalanche of Trees!
- Provide a clear visual representation of the problem so that everyone can understand the component parts.
- Done correctly, they are holistic in the sense that everything relevant is captured in the tree.
- Lead to clear hypotheses that can be tested with data and analysis.
Let's Start with Some Case Studies
- Is Sydney airport capacity adequate for the future?
- Should I install solar panels on my roof now?
- Where should I move?
- Should a start‐up raise its prices?
- Should I support a K–12 school education levy in my town?
Table of contents
- Cover
- Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction: Problem Solving for the Challenges of the Twenty-First Century
- Chapter One: Learn the Bulletproof Problem Solving Approach
- Chapter Two: Define the Problem
- Chapter Three: Problem Disaggregation and Prioritization
- Chapter Four: Build a Great Workplan and Team Processes
- Chapter Five: Conduct Analyses
- Chapter Six: Big Guns of Analysis
- Chapter Seven: Synthesize Results and Tell a Great Story
- Chapter Eight: Problem Solving with Long Time Frames and High Uncertainty
- Chapter Nine: Wicked Problems
- Chapter Ten: Becoming a Great Problem Solver
- Appendix: Blank Worksheets for You to Try
- About the Authors
- Acknowledgments
- Index
- End User License Agreement