Solve It!: The Mindset and Tools of Smart Problem Solvers  (Paperback, Dietmar Sternad)

Apply the strategies and tools of smart problem solving—and succeed in work and life! What do Albert Einstein, Elon Musk, Sherlock Holmes and Mahatma Gandhi’s six-year-old granddaughter have in common? They are all masters of the art of smart problem solving—a highly sought-after skill that you can learn too! Gain insights into the surprising findings of the science of problem solving; Develop a problem-solving mindset; Use a powerful 5-step approach to solve even the toughest problems; Be inspired by stories of highly successful problem solvers; Learn from expert problem solvers like scientists, doctors, designers, coaches and highly paid management consultants; Apply practical problem-solving and decision-making tools right away Use this book to build your problem-solving muscle and enhance your ability to change things for the better! Dr Dietmar Sternad is a multiple award-winning management professor with a passion for teaching his students how to become smart problem solvers. He has faced a lot of problems (and has been able to solve quite a few) as a media executive, researcher, entrepreneur, management consultant, and father of two children.