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Be a Great Problem Solver – Now!: The 2-in-1 Manager: Speed Read - Instant Tips; Big Picture - Lasting Results
Discover how to Be a Great Problem Solver - Now! This 2-in-1 guide is designed to help you solve problems in an instant, whilst giving you the deeper knowledge to ensure long-lasting results. With the unique 2-in-1 approach, you can learn your way. Use the 7 Speed Read tips immediately, then take your time exploring the Big Picture chapters. · Analyse business problems and opportunities objectively and effectively to generate a range of possible solutions · Avoid falling into the trap of selecting the first solution that seems feasible · Understand how to work collaboratively with co-workers and stakeholders · Use a one-page ‘Problem Canvas’ to scope out and explore a problem As an ambitious manager, you need the right information at the right time to help you advance in your career. ‘The 2-in-1 Manager’ will ensure you improve and succeed in business, right now and in the future.
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272 pages, Paperback
Published May 18, 2016
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June 2, 2018
أدريان ريد محلل ومستشار أعمال
يهوى العمل على حل المشكلات
الفكرة الأساسية التي يقوم عليها الكتاب هي حقيقة أن الناس غالبا ما تهوى فكرة الحل نفسها
وذلك قبل أن تحدد المشكلة التي تحاول حلها فعلا
يؤكد المؤلف على أهمية تجنب الوقوع في فخ الحلول المتسرعة
وهو يقدم في هذا الكتاب مجموعة من الأدوات والتقنيات
التي يمكن استخدامها لتحليل المشكلات وتجنب هذا الفخ
كالتفكير التباعدي، والتركيز على النتائج، وتنظيم عملية حل المشكلة بمنهجية
بالإضافة إلى انشاء مخطط لتحليل المشكلة في ورقة واحدة
وذلك كله بطريقة مبسطة تناسب القارئ العادي
September 11, 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed reading Adrian Reed’s problem solver book. The presentation style is unique. In each of the seven chapters an aspect of problem solving is carefully dissected in both “A Speed Read - Instant Tips” and a more holistic “Big Picture - Lasting Results” analysis... an absolutely fascinating approach to the subject matter. Having an “Executive Summary” at the beginning of each section allows the reader to decide whether to dig deeper, or move on ... a simple yet effective technique.
The book will resonate completely with business analysts and management consultants, since Adrian is one such person himself, “who loves working with others to solve tricky problems”.
Reprising this excellent book will perhaps not do it justice. It should be standard reading for any aspiring business analyst. Adrian addresses the myriad of problems facing the business analyst today commencing with advice on avoiding making decisions too early on what solution to take ... through to consideration of monitoring the success of the finally implemented solution. Along the problem solving journey many techniques, diagrams and worked examples are provided to give context to the concepts. Following the discussion on each “Big Picture” you are encouraged to reflect on “How did it work [for you]?” and “What will I do [better] next time?” ... Sage advice.
Adrian maintains that even the most complex situations can be distilled down to a single page, and the activity of doing so will help crystallise and focus on the most important elements; having a structured single-page template (Project Canvas) that will help you to avoid missing any crucial aspects. Obligingly a soft copy is available to download. The Project Canvas permeates each chapter of the book, as each element of problem solving is analysed, dissected and positioned in its rightful place.
Most essentially this book is a business analyst’s toolkit. Adrian’s comprehensive advice will resonate with many a hard-bitten professional problem solver, whilst giving substantive support to the next generation to come. There will no doubt be instances where you wish you had one (or more) of the techniques in your armoury when you started out on your career!
So, in summary, we have years of business analysis experience neatly packaged and presented in an intriguing presentational and toolkit format. Once you’ve digested Adrian’s advice you too will be a great problem solver now!
Review by George Williams MBCS CITP
Originally posted: http://www.bcs.org/content/conWebDoc/...
The book will resonate completely with business analysts and management consultants, since Adrian is one such person himself, “who loves working with others to solve tricky problems”.
Reprising this excellent book will perhaps not do it justice. It should be standard reading for any aspiring business analyst. Adrian addresses the myriad of problems facing the business analyst today commencing with advice on avoiding making decisions too early on what solution to take ... through to consideration of monitoring the success of the finally implemented solution. Along the problem solving journey many techniques, diagrams and worked examples are provided to give context to the concepts. Following the discussion on each “Big Picture” you are encouraged to reflect on “How did it work [for you]?” and “What will I do [better] next time?” ... Sage advice.
Adrian maintains that even the most complex situations can be distilled down to a single page, and the activity of doing so will help crystallise and focus on the most important elements; having a structured single-page template (Project Canvas) that will help you to avoid missing any crucial aspects. Obligingly a soft copy is available to download. The Project Canvas permeates each chapter of the book, as each element of problem solving is analysed, dissected and positioned in its rightful place.
Most essentially this book is a business analyst’s toolkit. Adrian’s comprehensive advice will resonate with many a hard-bitten professional problem solver, whilst giving substantive support to the next generation to come. There will no doubt be instances where you wish you had one (or more) of the techniques in your armoury when you started out on your career!
So, in summary, we have years of business analysis experience neatly packaged and presented in an intriguing presentational and toolkit format. Once you’ve digested Adrian’s advice you too will be a great problem solver now!
Review by George Williams MBCS CITP
Originally posted: http://www.bcs.org/content/conWebDoc/...
December 5, 2020
Despite the somewhat "self help book" nature of the title, this is a serious and solid - but easy to read - guide to defining problems and finding solutions within a business context. Highly recommended to anyone who is involved in change delivery as an occupation (as is Mr Reed's blog - great insights there too).
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