Be a great problem solver--Now! : the 2-in-1 manager: speed read--instant tips, big picture--lasting results /: the 2-in-1 manager: speed read--instant tips, big picture--lasting results. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Adrian Reed.
• Authors: Reed, Adrian Paul, 1981-
• Contents: Cover -- Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- About the author -- Introduction -- Acknowledgements -- Chapter 1 AVOID THE SOLUTION TRAP -- Speed read -- 1.1 What's wrong with a knee-jerk solution? -- 1.2 Think holistically -- 1.3 Structure your problem-solving approach -- 1.4 Scour the stakeholder landscape -- 1.5 Slow down to speed up: be prepared for challenge -- 1.6 Uncover constraints -- 1.7 Be concise yet precise: introducing the one-page problem canvas -- Big picture -- 1.1 What's wrong with a knee-jerk solution? -- 1.2 Think holistically 1.3 Structure your problem-solving approach -- 1.4 Scour the stakeholder landscape -- 1.5 Slow down to speed up: be prepared for challenge -- 1.6 Uncover constraints -- 1.7 Be concise yet precise: introducing the one-page problem canvas -- Chapter 2 THINK PROBLEM BEFORE SOLUTION -- Speed read -- 2.1 The importance of 'why' -- 2.2 Defining a problem or opportunity statement -- 2.3 Encourage divergent and convergent thinking -- 2.4 Get to the root of the problem -- 2.5 Consider the external environment -- 2.6 Consider multiple perspectives on the problem -- 2.7 Gain consensus and move forward Big picture -- 2.1 The importance of 'why' -- 2.2 Defining a problem or opportunity statement -- 2.3 Encourage divergent and convergent thinking -- 2.4 Get to the root of the problem -- 2.5 Consider the external environment -- 2.6 Consider multiple perspectives on the problem -- 2.7 Gain consensus and move forward -- Chapter 3 DEFINING THE OUTCOMES: WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE? -- Speed read -- 3.1 Encourage outcome-based thinking -- 3.2 Start with the end in mind: define critical success factors -- 3.3 Make it measurable with key performance indicators 3.4 Attain balance with the balanced business scorecard -- 3.5 Revisit and consider constraints -- 3.6 Ensuring organisational alignment -- 3.7 Assess different perspectives on outcomes -- Big picture -- 3.1 Encourage outcome-based thinking -- 3.2 Start with the end in mind: define critical success factors -- 3.3 Make it measurable with key performance indicators -- 3.4 Attain balance with the balanced business scorecard -- 3.5 Revisit and consider constraints -- 3.6 Ensuring organisational alignment -- 3.7 Assess different perspectives on outcomes -- Chapter 4 ASSESSING SCOPE AND IMPACT Speed read -- 4.1 The danger of 'scope creep' -- 4.2 Know the difference: impacted, interested and involved -- 4.3 Understand the problem situation -- 4.4 Find the roles and goals -- 4.5 Make it visual with a business use case model -- 4.6 Set the priorities -- 4.7 Set the boundaries of scope -- Big picture -- 4.1 The danger of 'scope creep' -- 4.2 Know the difference: impacted, interested and involved -- 4.3 Understand the problem situation -- 4.4 Find the roles and goals -- 4.5 Make it visual with a business use case model -- 4.6 Set the priorities -- 4.7 Set the boundaries of scope
• Publisher Details: Harlow, United Kingdom : Pearson Education Limited
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource (1 volume), illustrations
• Subjects: 658.403; Time management; Management; Problem solving; Gestion du temps; Gestion; Résolution de problème; management; Management; Problem solving; Time management; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781292119649; 1292119640; 9781292119656; 1292119659
• Related ISBNs: 9781292119625; 1292119624; 9781292119659
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from title page (viewed July 13, 2016).
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