Bulletproof problem solving : the one skill that changes everything / Charles Conn, Robert McLean.

Includes index.

Machine generated contents note: Introduction Chapter 1: Learning the Bulletproof Problem Solving Approach Chapter 2: Defining the Problem Chapter 3: Problem Disaggregation and Prioritization Chapter 4: Build a Great Workplan and Team Processes Chapter 5: Conducting Analysis: First Cut Tools and Techniques Chapter 6: Big Guns: When to Employ More Complex Problem Solving Tools Chapter 7: Synthesize Results and Tell a Great Story Chapter 8: Problem Solving with Long Time Frames and High Uncertainty Chapter 9: Wicked Problems Chapter 10: Concluding Remarks on Becoming a Great Problem Solver Appendix Index.

"Complex problem solving is the core skill for 21st Century Teams Complex problem solving is at the very top of the list of essential skills for career progression in the modern world. But how problem solving is taught in our schools, universities, businesses and organizations comes up short. In Bulletproof Problem Solving: The One Skill That Changes Everything you'll learn the seven-step systematic approach to creative problem solving developed in top consulting firms that will work in any field or industry, turning you into a highly sought-after bulletproof problem solver who can tackle challenges that others balk at. The problem-solving technique outlined in this book is based on a highly visual, logic-tree method that can be applied to everything from everyday decisions to strategic issues in business to global social challenges. The authors, with decades of experience at McKinsey and Company, provide 30 detailed, real-world examples, so you can see exactly how the technique works in action. With this bulletproof approach to defining, unpacking, understanding, and ultimately solving problems, you’ll have a personal superpower for developing compelling solutions in your workplace. Discover the time-tested 7-step technique to problem solving that top consulting professionals employ Learn how a simple visual system can help you break down and understand the component parts of even the most complex problems Build team brainstorming techniques that fight cognitive bias, streamline workplanning, and speed solutions Know when and how to employ modern analytic tools and techniques from machine learning to game theory Learn how to structure and communicate your findings to convince audiences and compel action The secrets revealed in Bulletproof Problem Solving will transform the way you approach problems and take you to the next level of business and personal success"-- Provided by publisher.

"There is presently no systematic process that leads to great problem solving. In Bulletproof Problem Solving, two alumni of McKinsey & Company present a powerful visual framework for people who want to become highly skilled problem solvers. Over the past 20 years, tens of thousands of McKinsey employees have learned this approach--it is robust and tested. McKinsey's reputation as outstanding problem solvers is based on this seven-step systematic process. The authors work through thirty real world examples, employing a highly visual logic tree approach, with more than fifty graphics. Readers will learn to define a problem, unpack and understand it, and ultimately solve it in a meaningful way. The authors start with everyday examples, before delving into problem solving in the workplace, helping business professionals tackle challenges and persevere"-- Provided by publisher.