Unstuck: A Tool for Yourself, Your Team, and Your World

by Keith Yamashita, Sandra Spataro

Everyone gets stuck sooner or later. The big question is how do you get unstuck?

People and organizations get stuck because the most ambitious and rewarding work brings with it the most challenges.

Unstuck is a smart, fearless, totally practical guide to turn to for inspiration and immediate solutions. It’s meant to be acted on, not just read. And it’s based on the proven practices the authors have discovered while working with IBM, Sony, Hewlett-Packard, Nike, Gap Inc., and many other major companies.

Whether you need to step back to move forward, motivate a struggling team, change your goals, or create a clearer vision, Unstuck helps you diagnose your situation, identify the most important challenges, and implement the right tools and techniques to get things moving again. Now with updated case studies, this is the perfect book to get you and your team unstuck.

Genres: Business, Nonfiction, Self Help, Leadership, Management, Psychology

208 pages, Paperback

First published April 26, 2004

Reviews

[Antoinette Perez]

I bought this as a potential resource for consulting and training, and after reading through it cover to cover, I'm not sure it will be as useful as I'd hoped. A little disappointing after reading the very promising intro by the authors, which claims it was born of actual workshop featuring hands-on, collaborative problem-solving methodologies. It isn't sure if it should be a skill-building reference tool or a high-level inspirational tome, and doesn't do either totally well. Some of the helpful tips and motivational anecdotes in the margins were difficult to decipher. Additionally, the whole visual presentation rendered sections of text very difficult to read, and to understand in the context of the other ideas on the same page.

It will go on the shelf but is not likely to be the first or second or third book I turn to for workshop and consulting ideas.

[Jeanny · Rating 4 out of 5]

A solid attempt to help get people out of creative roadblocks. While I do not always agree with the patterns, I do appreciate the simplicity and control it brings to the often chaotic state of creative processes. The problem categories cover a broad and diverse field, and each is equipped with bespoke methods to help you get "unstuck".

[Cesar Atayde · Rating 3 out of 5]

Se trata de una posibilidad de guía para su uso diario que bien podría resumirse en un canvas. La primera parte es buena, y da buenos consejos, pero no todo aplica para todos. No me encantó la visión tan utilitarista del equipo de trabajo tipo: si lo necesitas contrata, si no lo necesitas elimina a parte del equipo de trabajo. Unas 4 herramientas útiles entre muchos ejemplos rebuscados.

[Howard · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was looking for a personal tool to be more effective in my every day life. This book is directed towards the team . Designed to be a work book. My rating is primarily a function of this being the wrong tool for me rather than a reflection of the quality of the content.

[Kevin Connell · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a corporate PowerPoint turned into a book.

[Leader Summaries · Rating 5 out of 5]

Desde Leader Summaries recomendamos la lectura del libro Desbloqueo, de Keith Yamashita y Sandra Spataro.
Las personas interesadas en las siguientes temáticas lo encontrarán práctico y útil: liderazgo, anticiparse a los problemas, gestionar situaciones de crisis.
En el siguiente enlace tienes el resumen del libro Desbloqueo, Síntomas, causas y soluciones a los bloqueos en el trabajo y en las empresas: Desbloqueo

[Gloria · Rating 3 out of 5]

Picked this up due to the striking cover; bought it on a whim. It turns out to be pretty good. The design is solid, with some interesting visual metaphors, etc. The information is solid as well; learned a few things that I will most likely deploy in the upcoming year as an team leader/administrator.

[Phil Lamb · Rating 4 out of 5]

Keith and Sandra put some soul into this one. Realizing that you are stuck and being able to admit it are two different things.
The serious seven reasons that people are stuck helped me describe more of where I am stuck.
This is a business book that crosses over into personal application.
Read it.

[Ngiamsw · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 steps: Admitting you're stuck, Diagnosing why you're stuck, Getting unstuck. Short snippets of 'advice' on different pages and depending on your needs, you can flip to the relevant pgs to learn more. This book doesn't 'speak' to me. Our 'coach' who recommended this bk spoke so well abt how the bk can changed one's outlook at work.

[Nancy G · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great little book to help you diagnos where a team or an organization is stuck. Once you figure out how you are stuck, there are suggested actions to take to get unstuck. I've used this with several teams in a corporate setting and one not-for-profit.

[Andrew · Rating 3 out of 5]

his book is a very different read to help somebody get out of a rut. The book is written so it jumps you around so that you get the right advice and help for your issues. So it's a great book to keep so you can take a different path the next time you are stuck.

[Adele · Rating 4 out of 5]

I think the way I can give this book the most accurate review is to wait until I have used it's methods/techniques.
Reading the book inspires you and gets you mentally unstuck. The application should have the same effect on the rest of our "stuckness", we shall see.

[Walmyr Carvalho · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book has some good tips about how to make progress when you're stuck in your work environment. It's more focused on team leaders and managers than regular workers, but it's a good book in general.

[Marie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some interesting ideas for examining team dynamics and opportunities for rethinking the way we do things

[Brett · Rating 4 out of 5]

What I loved about this book is it's graphic approach to handling the subject of change.

[Irene]

i love the typography and layout of this book. I admimt it, I do judge a book by its cover...as much as its contents!

[Jenny]

I was given this book at my last job orientation.. not too far in it yet but it's great so far!

[Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting. Not awesome.

[Meghann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book held a lot of great helpful and tangible tips and tools. I read it thinking for a group I am team lead over, but think I will re-read it for my own personal growth.

[Michael Graber]

eye opening

[Lori Grant · Rating 5 out of 5]

A must-read book on creative tools in self development for knowledge workers, managers, executives, and entrepreneurs.

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

READ FEB 2014

Excellent resource. Quick read. Nice compliment to the Unstuck App.

[Diana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Read this straight through in about an hour or something. It was fine, but forgettable. A few good ideas.