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Breakthrough thinking / by Nadler, Gerald.(CARDINAL)147296; Hibino, Shōzō,1940-(CARDINAL)181437;
Includes bibliographical references and index.It's up to you -- Problems beget problems (and that's good) -- Pushing for breakthrough : improving your chances for success -- The uniqueness principle -- The purposes principle -- The solution-after-next principle -- The systems principle : seven-eighths of everything can't be seen -- The limited information collection principle : don't become an expert about the problem -- The people design principle -- The betterment timeline principle : know when to improve it -- The holistic process : coordinating the seven principles -- Welcome to the future."In this acclaimed American/Japanese collaboration, two international scholars and consultants reveal the results of their ground-breaking studies: how the most intuitive and creative leaders and organizations solve problems." "Authors Nadler and Hibino discerned seven principles or assumptions consistently used by all effective problem solvers. These principles constitute the framework for Breakthrough Thinking, Revised 2nd Edition." "The importance of Breakthrough Thinking cannot be overestimated. Every day, in offices, factories, and homes, people try to solve problems. Yet more often than not, their "solutions" are inappropriate, even harmful. It is the contention of the authors that incorrect thinking is the most fundamental reason for the failures of many enterprises. Here, they show how to correct this." "The Breakthrough Thinking principles are not mere theories. They have been applied and verified scientifically. As a result, they are practiced worldwide by some of the most successful and innovative organizations, ranging from industrial giants like Mitsubishi and Cummins Engine to consultants, hospitals, and small companies."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects: Problem solving.;
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Family Math, the middle school years : algebraic reasoning and number sense / by Thompson, Virginia H.,1939-(CARDINAL)738830; Mayfield-Ingram, Karen.(CARDINAL)828215;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 259-261) and index
Subjects: Puzzles and games.; Mathematics.; Problem solving.;
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Problem solved! / by Thomas, Jan,1958-author,illustrator.(CARDINAL)343150;
"Rabbit has a problem! Her room is a mess. Luckily, Pete the Problem-Solving Porcupine shows up just in time. He can save the day! Except...things don't go quite to plan, and Rabbit realizes that Pete may actually be a problem-causer! Can Rabbit find a way to solve this unexpected new dilemma before chaos ensues?"--Ages 4-8.Grades 2-3.
Subjects: Animal fiction.; Picture books.; Orderliness; Porcupines; Problem solving; Rabbits; Strategy;
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Problem solving for chemistry / by Peters, Edward I.(CARDINAL)123274;
Subjects: Programmed instructional materials.; Chemistry;
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The art of problem solving : accompanied by Ackoff's fables / by Ackoff, Russell Lincoln,1919-2009.(CARDINAL)129501;
"A Wiley-Interscience publication."Bibliography: pages 207-208.Part 1. The art. Creativity and constraints -- Objectives -- Controllable variables -- Uncontrolled variables -- Relations -- Part 2. Applications. The national Scientific Communication and Technology Transfer system: an idealized design -- Transportation without a future: a reference projection -- A multidimensional organizational structure -- Participation within organizations -- The effect of advertising on sales: a study of relations -- Why people drink: toward understanding objectives -- On keeping problems solved.This practical guide shows you how to develop an understanding of the art of creative thinking and the design of creative solutions. Using Ackoff's fables - humorous yet practical parables, based on real problems by real managers - you'll see why solving a problem seldom solves the problem, and why approaching it from a new, unorthodox angle often does.
Subjects: Problem solving.;
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Team problem solving : reaching decisions systematically / by Pokras, Sandy.(CARDINAL)197622;
Subjects: Problem solving.; Decision making.;
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Creative problem solving : what's a better way? / by Wandberg, Robert.(CARDINAL)705517;
Includes bibliographical references (page 61) and index.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Teenagers; Critical thinking in children; Problem solving in children; Health; Critical thinking; Problem solving;
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Problem solving with pigs / by Harasymiw, Raymond.(CARDINAL)399208;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Oink! -- Many Names, Many Colors -- Snouts -- Piglets -- Dirty but Cool -- Pigs on Tiptoe -- Wild Pigs -- Glossary -- Answer Key.Accelerated Reader AR
Subjects: Problem solving; Word problems (Mathematics); Swine;
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Problem solved [audio-enabled device] a powerful system for making complex decisions with confidence and conviction / by Einhorn, Cheryl Strauss,author.; Zackman, Gabra,narrator.(CARDINAL)558128; Findaway World, LLC.(CARDINAL)345268; Playaway Digital Audio.(CARDINAL)565887;
Read by Gabra Zackman.It can be messy and overwhelming to figure out how to solve thorny problems. Where do you start? How do you know where to look for information and evaluate its quality and bias? How can you feel confident that you are making a careful and thoroughly researched decision?Whether you are deciding between colleges, navigating a career decision, helping your aging parents find the right housing, or expanding your business, Problem Solved will show you how to use the powerful AREA Method to make complex personal and professional decisions with confidence and conviction.Einhorn's AREA Method coaches you to make smarter, better decisions because it recognizes that research is a fundamental part of decision making and breaks down the process into a series of easy-to-follow steps; solves for problematic mental shortcuts such as bias, judgment, and assumptions; builds in strategic stops that help you chunk your learning, stay focused, and make your work work for you; and provides a flexible and repeatable process that acts as a feedback loop. Issued on Playaway, a dedicated audio media player.
Subjects: Audiobooks.; Decision making.; Problem solving.;
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Contemporary's breakthroughs in math/book 2 : developing problem-solving skills / by Mitchell, Robert,1944-(CARDINAL)505701;
Subjects: Arithmetic.; Problem solving.;
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