Decision Making and Problem Solving Book

Introduction

1. Your mind at work
Is your brain working now?; The functions of the mind; The Depth Mind principle; Key points

2. The art of effective decision making
Define the objective; Collect relevant information; Generate feasible options; Make the decision; Implement and evaluate; Key points

3. Sharing decisions with others
Your role as leader; Task need; Team maintenance need; Individual needs; The three circles interact; The functions of leadership; Key points

4. Key problem-solving strategies
How problems differ from decisions; A unified model for decision making and problem solving; Asking the right questions; How to approach systems problems; Key points

5. How to generate ideas
Brainstorming; How to run a brainstorming session; Key points

6. Thinking outside the box
Towards a more creative approach; Look wider for solutions; How to use your Depth Mind;

7. Developing your thinking skills
What is an effective practical thinker?; Check that you are in the right field; How to design your own learning strategy; Key points