Business : Decision-Making & Problem Solving

Decision Making and Problem Solving Strategies will help readers to master of the processes of practical thinking which lie behind effective decision making, problem solving and creative thinking. Using checklists, exercises and case studies it will enable anyone to understand key concepts such as: how the mind works, the principles of effective thinking, how to develop a framework for decision making, how to use a simple model for making decisions and solving problems, how to sharpen up creative thinking skills and how to develop their thinking skills in the future. more...

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This hands-on, concise guide gives you 24 proven techniques for communicating clearly and managing conflicts. It features guidelines for everything from sharing information and gathering input from employees to handling disagreements to conducting results-driven meetings and presentations. more...

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Covers the key areas of decision making, from decision support systems and global templates to contemplation and implementation. Examples and lessons from some of the world?s most successful businesses, including Coca Cola and Pepsi Cola, The Valio Group, Best Buy and Scandic Hotels, and ideas from the smartest thinkers, including Mary Altomare, Mike Aristedes, David L. Cooperrider, Andre L. Delbecq, J. D. Eveland, Brian Hsieh, Don Mankin, Paul Nutt, Daniel Power and Morris Raker. more...

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Praise for the The Executive's Guide to Information Technology. ''This book is important reading. It offers practical, real-world insight and pragmatic no-nonsense approaches for people who have a stake in corporate IT. ''. —Lynda Applegate, Henry R. Byers Professor of Business Administration, Harvard Business School. ''Information systems and processes are very important parts of our due diligence assessment of a company—yet the jargon is often more difficult to understand than many foreign languages. Baschab and Piot effectively translate IT into words and concepts that businesspeople can easily understand and act upon. This book is a helpful reference guide for corporate executives and private equity groups of all types.''. —Neal Aronson, Managing Partner, Roark Capital Group. ''Business success increasingly depends on effective use of IT. Effective use of IT depends on the kind of in-depth, practical insight in this book. Baschab and Piot provide a pragmatic approach to information systems investment that should be required reading for senior executives and CIOs alike.''. —Erik Brynjolfsson, Schussel Professor of Management, Director of the Center for Digital Business, MIT. ''This book should provide valuable guidance for management and technology consultants. The Executive's Guide to Information Technology provides field-proven insight on all important aspects of IT planning and execution, from governance to applications to operations and infrastructure.''. —Gary J. Fernandes, former vice chairman, EDS, member of the Board of Directors, Computer Associates. ''Baschab and Piot do a great job of laying out the fundamental issues and challenges that every IT organization faces. More often than not, the issues are not technical in nature, but are a reflection of how the IT and business teams work together to define, execute, and implement new business tools. The threshold issue is leadership. Often it is difficult for business leaders to feel that they have the ski more...

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An ideal one-stop reference for anyone who needs to implement an effective multisource feedback system (MSF), this book is the most comprehensive compendium available on the subject. The volume's expert group of contributors identify best practices in the design and implementation of MSF processes and offer guidelines for decision making when using MSF. The book offers solid grounding in the nuts and bolts of MSF data collection and reporting and provides a process model that takes readers step-by-step through each critical phase. more...

Price: $62.00