The Creative Problem Solver

Problem solving tools to solve any business challenge. Using proven, innovative techniques from some major players in the business world, this is the go-to book for every professional who wants to find better answers to their business challenges. Hugely practical, gives you powerful new ways to think... a godsend for cracking business challenges Dean Lamble, Managing Director, SunLife Gets my vote for the most compelling business book of the last decade... a real game-changer. Jason Longley, Head of Business Development at ACE Everyone who's serious about taking their business forward should read this book. Paul Handley, Strategy Partner, TangibleAbout the author Introduction Problem solving solved Part I INSIGHT Introduction Where your brain is going wrong Part II INNOVATION Introduction i. Think bigger ii. Think like another iii. Be contrary iv. Be constrained v. Choice architecture vi. Old + old = new vii. Reverse engineering viii. Sidestep the issue ix. Random insertion x. Interrogate and extrapolate xi. Solve something simpler xii. Combine and redefine Part III INSPIRATION Introduction 1. Preparation 2. Generation 3. Development 4. Implementation In conclustion: a better answer Recommended reading Index