Critical Steps

In today's complex business environment, the ability to solve problems systematically and make strategic decisions effectively is more crucial than ever. This comprehensive guide presents a proven seven-step framework that breaks down the science of problem-solving into practical, actionable steps.

THINK Most AI books teach you how to write better prompts. THINK teaches you how to think better, produce better work, and outperform almost anyone using AI. In today's workplace, having access to AI is no longer a competitive advantage. Almost everyone has access to the same tools. The real advantage comes from asking better questions, challenging assumptions, evaluating alternatives, and refining ideas until they become exceptional. That's exactly what the THINK Method helps you do. Built around a practical five-step framework, THINK shows professionals how to transform AI from a simple ...

Storytelling is mission-critical to the advancement of our careers and our businesses. In this book, you'll learn how to create compelling presentations, write persuasive reports, and convey important messages in meetings with stories that capture the attention of your audiences.

Andrew shares stories from his engineering career to help give you ideas on other ways to approach problem solving and make strides in your career. From over a decade of experiences, a consistent methodology to fix big issues emerged. Do something for yourself and boost your skillset. 10+1 will change your perception of how engineers become problem solving ninjas. Think like a Lead Engineer. And turn your boosted problem-solving skills into engineering career progression. Did you already reach your maximum potential? Or do you look at knowledge as a way to become an authority? This ...

The ideas that have most helped my clients with their career, relationships, time management, stress management, communication, thinking skills, plus some Big Ideas for improving the world.

Think Smarter, Act Better: Master the Logic of Technical Success In the rapidly shifting landscape, technical skills get you the job, but your critical thinking skills build your career. The ability to solve a problem is only half the battle. The real competitive advantage lies in how you think: how you deconstruct wicked problems, how you navigate systemic uncertainty, and how you communicate complex logic to stakeholders who don't speak your technical language. Think Smarter, Act Better is a tactical manual designed to strip away the soft skill fluff and replace it with a high-performance...

Master bedside decision-making and bridge the stressful gap between medical education and real-world patient care. Perfect for your pre-shift commute, this calm, structured audio experience transforms textbook theory into actionable clinical reasoning. Leave early-career anxiety behind and step...

Great ideas are all around us, waiting to be discovered. Here's how to find them. We're used to imagining creativity as a lightbulb moment - sudden, mysterious, reserved for the gifted few. But what if ideas aren't conjured from thin air? What if they're discovered - more like precious artifacts...

You freeze the moment a real problem shows up, because no one ever taught you how to solve problems. School gave you clean equations with one correct answer. Adult life gives you a strained marriage, a shrinking bank account, and a boss who expects results with no instructions. You improvise, you avoid, you hope it works itself out, and too often it doesn't. Problem Solving for Adults is exactly that resource. This workbook replaces guesswork with a repeatable framework for critical thinking, clear thinking, and confident decision making. It's built for real situations, not textbook puzzles...

Decision-making is a critical part of management, and bad choices can damage careers and the bottom line. This book offers the tools and advice managers need to avoid common biases and arrive at and implement decisions that are both sound and ethical. 

Freelancing is the solution to earning money for women and retirees. It is handy if you are topping up your income or want to freelance full-time. Freelancing is growing at a meteoric rate with no signs of slowing down. Are you a stay at home mother who wants to add some cash to the family budget? Are you a retiree who needs to top up your retirement income? Do you want to supplement your full-time income? Maybe you dream of becoming master of your own destiny. If this describes your situation then this eBook is written to help you.

20 Critical Steps to Manage International Competition gives you the insight into managing competition no matter where you live in the world. Being responsible for your own financial future takes hard work. You need to consistently monitor the market to see what you are up against. International competition, people from all walks of life, are now freelancing. International competition is inevitable when working through one of the many freelance work platforms online. For example, freelancer.com has 38,336,378 registered users with 16,427,144 jobs posted just on one site. So, you can imagine ...

One reason many people cannot get started with freelancing, whether it is for a side gig or a full-time career, is that they are not sure what to do. It is not easy to know what skills to use or what skills are marketable. This is important as you need the expertise to complete high-quality work and the skills you offer must be in demand if you are going to get any work. To work out which skills to use and what sort of work to target to kickstart your freelancing career, 20 Critical Steps for Skills Assessment for New Freelancers takes you through the top steps that you should take to get ...

Freelancing is a great way to earn a supplementary income. When you find your everyday job simply does not match the financial requirements you need to support your family, freelancing is a viable option that many look into. It is also a good alternative when you need to stay home and care for someone or even as a full-time profession. Many freelancers earn good money whether they work part or full-time. There are many skills people use as a freelancer, including: • writing and editing • digital marketing and sales • app development • UX or UI design • web design • teaching or ...

You’re probably sick of people telling you this… but your student years really are the best in your life. After all, university is a 3-year license to learn and have fun without the pressures of work, career or family. The trouble is that when you’re studying it can be difficult to enjoy your time on campus and see the wood for the trees. Especially currently, where the cost of tuition continues to skyrocket around the world. Particularly in countries like Australia, the UK and the US higher education has become intrinsically linked to colossal student debt that some refer to as an ...

Let’s face it; maintaining your financial health is harder than ever. Living costs have increased at a rapid rate while average salaries have stagnated. Ultimately, then, through no fault of your own, it’s likely that your finances have become a lot tighter than they once were. If you are among the millions of workers facing financial difficulties such as negative home equity or mounting debts, moonlighting as a freelancer may be the only solution. Is it fair that you’re forced to work a few extra hours on the side of a full-time job? Probably not. Nevertheless, if this is the ...

20 Critical Steps to Successful Communication gives you the tools to communicate online as a freelancer. Communication is the single most important thing when it comes to working as a freelancer. In fact, it is vital to every facet of working remotely with clients successfully. Without good communication you will not get much work and, when you do, it is almost impossible to deliver what your client wants. Whether you work through one of the freelancing platforms, work for a variety of clients or work remotely for a company, time zones and distance can cause communication problems. Good ...

20 Critical Steps to Cybersecurity Safety gives vital information about how to stay safe while working online. Whether you’re moonlighting or working as a full-time freelancer, protecting yourself online through a well-constructed cybersecurity strategy is essential. Moreover, now is the time to do it. After all, attackers are targeting small businesses and sole traders like never before. In 2018, there was a 424% increase in attacks in this arena. Worse still, the impacts for most freelancers would be catastrophic. A comprehensive strategy is the only solution.

New York City medical examiners Laurie Montgomery and Jack Stapleton return in this stunning novel from the “master of the medical thriller” (New York Times)—a ripped-from-the-headlines tale of an innovative doctor’s dangerous downward spiral. After a rough climb to the top, doctor and...

20 Critical Steps to Journaling to Help Overcome Stress, Anxiety and Depression shares vital information to help freelancers overcome mental health challenges. Mental illness is at an all-time high in Australia and increasing numbers of people are suffering from stress, anxiety and depression. With almost 1 in 4 people experiencing some form of mental health issue throughout their lifetime, it’s one of the most prevalent and pressing issues in our society. Financial stress is a major factor when it comes to stress and depression, so it’s no surprise that anxiety levels have risen as the...