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BCG頂尖顧問的高效決策力
無論職場還是生活，我們身處環境日趨複雜，行動前的每一步都需要更周詳計畫，才能做出好決定。
無論是個人找工作、買房；或是影響層面更廣的團隊、組織、企業。想要更有效率、順利達標，都需要深入的思考過程。
試想以下哪一個問題，不需策略就可解決？
● 我該如何做出明智的財務決定，包括買房子、教育投資等？
● 我的公司要如何在擾動不安的環境中成長茁壯？
● 我該如何做出決定，以最有效率的方式分配團隊的時間和資源？
答案是：都需要。
本書正是為你而寫，幫助你一一排除眼前的難題。
二位BCG頂尖顧問闖蕩多年、歷練有成的實戰心法，集結統計學、經濟學、系統理論、投資觀念、賽局理論、心理學、哲學等專業領域精華，搭配「可視化」的圖解說明，為你逐一解析決策的關鍵步驟。
從「蒐集資訊→有效篩選→擬定方法→精準達成」４大步驟開始，梳理解決問題的正確思路。經由「１２種關鍵策略」＋「可視化的圖解」引導，幫助你分析情勢、預想每一種可能的結果，做出最好的決策。
本書能幫助你：
1.克服盲點（我們如何看待問題）：問題從何而來？你是主動或被動接受？解決問題對誰有好處？非要你出馬解決不可嗎？為什麼「重要的事大多不急，緊急的事大多不重要」？認清自己面對問題時的角色，會比做什更麼重要。
2.找出問題的根源（理解問題的原因和影響）：人們喜歡推測每件事的因果關係，以及為什麼會出錯。當我們把事情串聯起來，從樹狀圖、隨機性，甚至選擇權著手，將所有結構分解為組成要素，才能確認問題的根源、「移除病灶」，不讓魔鬼藏在細節裡。
3.蒐集資料、分析，精準決策：解決問題的線索很多，什麼才是最有用的？「隨機性」和「單純的運氣」又有什麼區別？本書能幫助你從資料中獲得獨到的觀點，同時克服認知錯誤，做出理智的決定，據以執行。
舉凡自我管理、團隊效能、組織領導等。BCG頂尖顧問的高效決策力不光能夠解決專業上的難題，也適用於個人的困境。
本書特色
◎BCG顧問將艱難理論化為生活應用：以日常的語言解說複雜深奧的商用理論，每項策略皆能套用在各種情況，舉凡自我管理、團隊效能、組織領導等。每章節也可視為各自獨立，讀者可依所需尋求解答。
◎可視化的圖解說明，讓你容易理解：本書以全圖解說明，將決策過程拆解成具體的步驟、流程圖說，幫助讀者釐清決策時關鍵的每一步。
◎具體的行前檢核表，操作方便、避免失準：計畫和執行是經由學習得來的能力，會隨著練習和時間不斷進步，但最重要的還是付諸行動。本書每個關鍵策略後均附有具體的步驟檢核表，提供讀者在行動前檢視，看看自己「是否做好準備」。
名人及專業推薦
你對決策品質不滿意嗎？來讀這本書吧！裡面充滿了讓你思考更清晰的工具。──魯爾夫．杜伯里（Rolf Dobelli），百萬冊暢銷書《思考的藝術》（The Art of Thinking Clearly）作者
我們都需要好工具幫助，在不甚理想的情況下，做出理想的選擇。本書就具備了這樣的工具，請當做幫你成就大事的指南。──紐西蘭前總理比爾．英格利希（Bill English）
社會上每一個人，無論在工作或生活上，隨時都在做決策。本書文筆暢達地說明讓人思路清晰、戰勝風險，明智抉擇的12種策略，以面對真正的問題。──方寸管顧首席顧問、《人生路引》作者 楊斯棓
轉型其實是個偽命題，真正的問題在於我們看待問題的方式。運用這本書提到的方法，改變自身看待問題的方式，問題自然迎刃而解。──商業思維學院院長 游舒帆
做出理性決策愈來愈不容易，我們可以藉助思維工具來提升決策品質。本書正是告訴讀者，如何消除偏誤、做出理性決策的實務操作指南。──「簡報．簡單報」創辦人 劉奕酉
無論是個人找工作、買房；或是影響層面更廣的團隊、組織、企業。想要更有效率、順利達標，都需要深入的思考過程。
試想以下哪一個問題，不需策略就可解決？
● 我該如何做出明智的財務決定，包括買房子、教育投資等？
● 我的公司要如何在擾動不安的環境中成長茁壯？
● 我該如何做出決定，以最有效率的方式分配團隊的時間和資源？
答案是：都需要。
本書正是為你而寫，幫助你一一排除眼前的難題。
二位BCG頂尖顧問闖蕩多年、歷練有成的實戰心法，集結統計學、經濟學、系統理論、投資觀念、賽局理論、心理學、哲學等專業領域精華，搭配「可視化」的圖解說明，為你逐一解析決策的關鍵步驟。
從「蒐集資訊→有效篩選→擬定方法→精準達成」４大步驟開始，梳理解決問題的正確思路。經由「１２種關鍵策略」＋「可視化的圖解」引導，幫助你分析情勢、預想每一種可能的結果，做出最好的決策。
本書能幫助你：
1.克服盲點（我們如何看待問題）：問題從何而來？你是主動或被動接受？解決問題對誰有好處？非要你出馬解決不可嗎？為什麼「重要的事大多不急，緊急的事大多不重要」？認清自己面對問題時的角色，會比做什更麼重要。
2.找出問題的根源（理解問題的原因和影響）：人們喜歡推測每件事的因果關係，以及為什麼會出錯。當我們把事情串聯起來，從樹狀圖、隨機性，甚至選擇權著手，將所有結構分解為組成要素，才能確認問題的根源、「移除病灶」，不讓魔鬼藏在細節裡。
3.蒐集資料、分析，精準決策：解決問題的線索很多，什麼才是最有用的？「隨機性」和「單純的運氣」又有什麼區別？本書能幫助你從資料中獲得獨到的觀點，同時克服認知錯誤，做出理智的決定，據以執行。
舉凡自我管理、團隊效能、組織領導等。BCG頂尖顧問的高效決策力不光能夠解決專業上的難題，也適用於個人的困境。
本書特色
◎BCG顧問將艱難理論化為生活應用：以日常的語言解說複雜深奧的商用理論，每項策略皆能套用在各種情況，舉凡自我管理、團隊效能、組織領導等。每章節也可視為各自獨立，讀者可依所需尋求解答。
◎可視化的圖解說明，讓你容易理解：本書以全圖解說明，將決策過程拆解成具體的步驟、流程圖說，幫助讀者釐清決策時關鍵的每一步。
◎具體的行前檢核表，操作方便、避免失準：計畫和執行是經由學習得來的能力，會隨著練習和時間不斷進步，但最重要的還是付諸行動。本書每個關鍵策略後均附有具體的步驟檢核表，提供讀者在行動前檢視，看看自己「是否做好準備」。
名人及專業推薦
你對決策品質不滿意嗎？來讀這本書吧！裡面充滿了讓你思考更清晰的工具。──魯爾夫．杜伯里（Rolf Dobelli），百萬冊暢銷書《思考的藝術》（The Art of Thinking Clearly）作者
我們都需要好工具幫助，在不甚理想的情況下，做出理想的選擇。本書就具備了這樣的工具，請當做幫你成就大事的指南。──紐西蘭前總理比爾．英格利希（Bill English）
社會上每一個人，無論在工作或生活上，隨時都在做決策。本書文筆暢達地說明讓人思路清晰、戰勝風險，明智抉擇的12種策略，以面對真正的問題。──方寸管顧首席顧問、《人生路引》作者 楊斯棓
轉型其實是個偽命題，真正的問題在於我們看待問題的方式。運用這本書提到的方法，改變自身看待問題的方式，問題自然迎刃而解。──商業思維學院院長 游舒帆
做出理性決策愈來愈不容易，我們可以藉助思維工具來提升決策品質。本書正是告訴讀者，如何消除偏誤、做出理性決策的實務操作指南。──「簡報．簡單報」創辦人 劉奕酉
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November 4, 2019
The cover endorsement from Daniel Pink claims that this book is a "Must-have for all decision-makers" - and it really is. The world is becoming increasingly complex with the rise of big data, the increase in the pace of technological change and news cycles... and for decision-makers, the number of options available, the amount of data we could make use of, and the speed at which we have to make decisions can feel quite overwhelming (especially when we are so aware of our own cognitive biases and limitations...).
This book provides an incredibly valuable set of tools with which to tackle these increasingly knotty decisions in our professional and personal lives - each chapter is a bite-size chunk of tools and mental tactics which at the same time quite profound and deeply evidence-based, but also easy to understand and import into your daily life.
I considered myself someone who was quite familiar with the literature on decision-making, behavioral biases and psychology, but this book has taught me a huge amount more - not just the content, but crucially also the tools for HOW to apply it. Part of the edge this book has over so many others is the unique format: it's highly visual, full of diagrams and charts and examples to bring the concepts to life.
It's hard to list my favorite parts, but some of them included:
(1) The chapters on Regression to the Mean and Real Options - I was somewhat aware of the concepts, but for both, reading this book was the first time that they have really stuck in my head - particularly, how to think about them when I'm interpreting data for my own decisions, and considering factors in my own life. It's already changed a few decisions I've made!
(2) All the diagrams are great, and I've incorporated quite a few of them into my decision-making. I really like the ones on problem prioritization in the first chapter, on systems thinking, and on tree diagrams.
(3) Super helpful practical guidance on how to collect, visualize and interpret all sorts of data, as well as how to run simple experiments or AB-Testing - and how to know which type of situation calls for which type of data gathering or experiment (including self-experimentation in your personal life!).
I could go on, but this review is getting a little long. Suffice to say: the book is highly recommended.
This book provides an incredibly valuable set of tools with which to tackle these increasingly knotty decisions in our professional and personal lives - each chapter is a bite-size chunk of tools and mental tactics which at the same time quite profound and deeply evidence-based, but also easy to understand and import into your daily life.
I considered myself someone who was quite familiar with the literature on decision-making, behavioral biases and psychology, but this book has taught me a huge amount more - not just the content, but crucially also the tools for HOW to apply it. Part of the edge this book has over so many others is the unique format: it's highly visual, full of diagrams and charts and examples to bring the concepts to life.
It's hard to list my favorite parts, but some of them included:
(1) The chapters on Regression to the Mean and Real Options - I was somewhat aware of the concepts, but for both, reading this book was the first time that they have really stuck in my head - particularly, how to think about them when I'm interpreting data for my own decisions, and considering factors in my own life. It's already changed a few decisions I've made!
(2) All the diagrams are great, and I've incorporated quite a few of them into my decision-making. I really like the ones on problem prioritization in the first chapter, on systems thinking, and on tree diagrams.
(3) Super helpful practical guidance on how to collect, visualize and interpret all sorts of data, as well as how to run simple experiments or AB-Testing - and how to know which type of situation calls for which type of data gathering or experiment (including self-experimentation in your personal life!).
I could go on, but this review is getting a little long. Suffice to say: the book is highly recommended.
January 24, 2020
Nothing new or unheard of, but it's a good summary and/or starting point. I did read it cover to cover, but this book is meant to be used on demand, so will definitely be coming back to it.
December 26, 2020
One: Use “mental models” to make smart decisions in an increasingly complex world that is drowning in data.
Two: Frame the problem before you try to solve it.
Three: Embrace varied viewpoints and independent thinking.
Four: Solving problems requires an open, unbiased mind.
Five: Discover and defuse your blind spots.
Six: Create an “objective evidence base” by diversifying your information sources.
Seven: Connect all the dots.
Eight: Apply systems thinking.
Nine: Plan your problem-solving approach.
Ten: Methodically implement your problem-solving initiative.
Eleven: Have multiple mental models at your disposal.
Twelve: Take action.
Two: Frame the problem before you try to solve it.
Three: Embrace varied viewpoints and independent thinking.
Four: Solving problems requires an open, unbiased mind.
Five: Discover and defuse your blind spots.
Six: Create an “objective evidence base” by diversifying your information sources.
Seven: Connect all the dots.
Eight: Apply systems thinking.
Nine: Plan your problem-solving approach.
Ten: Methodically implement your problem-solving initiative.
Eleven: Have multiple mental models at your disposal.
Twelve: Take action.
May 27, 2020
Good list of points. Clear and concise.
I felt like they were strung together in an overarching framework that was a bit forced. Really, they are all standalone points.
If you read a lot in this subject area, you will have heard of everything that they talk about. However it serves well as a refresher (just because you've heard information once, doesn't mean you can remember it when relevant). I think it will also work well as reference material to consult when making important decisions.
I felt like they were strung together in an overarching framework that was a bit forced. Really, they are all standalone points.
If you read a lot in this subject area, you will have heard of everything that they talk about. However it serves well as a refresher (just because you've heard information once, doesn't mean you can remember it when relevant). I think it will also work well as reference material to consult when making important decisions.
February 1, 2020
Great book. Contains a lot of thinking models that could be applied easily at work. Also a condense book, which makes it easy to read and remember. Would definitely recommend reading.
September 10, 2021
A practical version of thinking fast and slow. Great read for decision makers
April 25, 2025
Excellent.
November 12, 2025
Highly pragmatic
October 20, 2025
The book serves as a useful introduction to strategic thinking, logical decision-making processes, and offers a welcome insight into how management consultants approach problems.
It took me quite a while to finish — not because of the content, but because the writing style didn’t quite captivate me as a literary reader. That said, I fully recognize its value and practical application within the business landscape. For those looking to sharpen their analytical mindset or better understand the consultant's way of thinking, this is a solid resource.
It took me quite a while to finish — not because of the content, but because the writing style didn’t quite captivate me as a literary reader. That said, I fully recognize its value and practical application within the business landscape. For those looking to sharpen their analytical mindset or better understand the consultant's way of thinking, this is a solid resource.
January 14, 2023
The book is very practical. It's very well organized and has a lot of visuals to make all the insights easy to grasp
June 20, 2021
One of the most actionable and useful guides I've ever read, I devoured and applied it to solve a complex problem in one week. I love how the last few chapters are implementation focused as well.
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