Bulletproof Problem Solving
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Publisher's Summary
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 at which others balk.
The problem-solving technique outlined in this audiobook 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.
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- Luke Riley
- 08-22-19
Graphics Appendix Please
Hi here's hoping the authors are reading this, as I've purchased the audiobook I'm unable to view the graphics/ logic trees referenced in the hardcopy - could you please create a downloadable pdf file? Audible offers downloadable pdfs for other titles however this one is yet to have one available for readers.. hope you can help..
15 people found this helpful
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Overall2 out of 5 stars
- iVan
- 09-24-19
without the PDF with charts the audio is useless..
the book really needs a PDF with the charts, frameworks and examples... I don't understand why it doesn't come with a simple PDF with that info
7 people found this helpful
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Overall1 out of 5 stars
- scott Higley
- 03-01-20
No company PDF
This is a very visual book as they say in the book but there is no accompanying PDF with any kind of truth or diagrams that they try to describe it makes his book nearly impossible to understand and it makes me question the authors ability to problem solve is they didn’t foresee this and wondering how well this book really is for problem-solving very disappointed.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-24-20
Include Graphic PDF Please
Listeners miss out on a huge portion of value that they paid for.
The content is great, and very convenient to listen to on the move.
I have a big problem when I want to go back and refer to the graphics mentioned.
The listeners miss out on a huge chunk of content without being able to view the logic trees.
And it's ridiculous to expect a listener to purchase the digital/physical version to get this... please can this be sorted out as soon as possible.
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- Steve
- 02-04-20
90% to long
The problem with this book, as is the problem with a lot of coaching / self help books is that they feel they need to be a certain length to be credible. This book just can’t seem to get to the point, that’s if it even knows what it is. So much extra garbage crammed in here to fill the book. If you want a great and succinct book on problem solving check out “stop guessing”.
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- r
- 09-18-19
alot to chew but still very helpful
very informative. natrarator was good. know that there are some heavy concepts here so bring your boots. feels as if they condensed a whole semester worth of information into one book
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- Carlo M.
- 05-31-19
A must read, great examples and tools!
This is one of the highest impact books I’ve read. It has great structure, goes into enough depth- referencing sources if you want to dive deeper, has many examples, and simple yet robust tools...
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- Colin Barr
- 04-23-19
Needs Graphic Links
I don’t understand how this book can be sold in audio format when it relies so heavily on visual graphics for which there seems no links or support.
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- Anonymous User
- 07-03-19
Probably much better in print
I'm guessing the print version of this book has lots of illustrations of logic trees etc that help the reader understand, but it's really hard to get that same visualization from the audio version.
Most of the content was good, but I think this book relies on too much that can be expressed by the narrator.
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- Amazon Customer
- 10-11-19
The audiobook medium doesn't work
In print this book is full of tables and illustrations that help support and visualise the techniques. Whilst an attempt is made to describe those figures this book is much easier to follow in printed format.