Think Outside Your Blocks (4-Color Version): Breakthrough Thinking Techniques To Help You Solve Problems And Ignite Ideas.

by Kevin Carroll

Sure, everyone always says, "Think outside the box." Well that's great, but the only problem is that no one ever shows us how. Whether you're leading a big R&D project, managing a marketing team, or running operations, Think Outside Your Blocks will help you look at your business challenges in a whole new way and help you come up with breakthrough solutions. Kevin Carroll has has filled his colorful, turbocharged book with lots of real world examples, brainteasers, and, most importantly, tools and techniques that you can put to use immediately. (The black & white version of the book is $12.95 and is available www.createspace.com/3371826)

116 pages, Paperback

First published February 21, 2009

Reviews

[Zachary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thought this was an interesting concept, because this book is focused on teaching you techniques on how to approach problems from an unorthodox perspective. I picked it up because, as a technical professional, I often find myself approaching situations that often require noticing some tiny detail or putting together a sequence of events that is not immediately obvious. This is kind of an art as much of a science, but this book really introduces some good ways to develop this kind of thinking. For example, the book points out a very simple fact: actually think about the words people are using and what meaning they have in context. We often just attach a meaning to what is said to us and plow forward, not considering for a moment that what was said may not mean what we automatically think it means. There are lots of other interesting little tricks the book introduces/reminds you of, making it worth the read if you think you would benefit by thinking about things a little differently.