Creative Problem Solving for Managers: Developing Skills for Decision Making and Innovation

by TonyProctor (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2005

  $4.31

  This accessible text provides a lively introduction to the essential skills of creative problem solving. Using extensive case-studies and examples from a range of business situations, it explores various problem-solving theories and techniques, illustrating how these can be used to solve a range of management problems.
  
  Thoroughly revised and redesigned, this new edition retains the accessible and imaginative approach to problem-solving skills of the first edition. Contents include:
  
  * blocks to creativity and how to overcome them
  * key techniques including lateral thinking, morphological analysis and synectics
  * computer-assisted problem solving
  * increased coverage of group problem-solving techniques and paradigm shift.
  
  As creativity is increasingly recognized as a key skill for successful managers, this book will be welcomed as a comprehensive introduction for students and practising managers alike.

• Used

  Paperback
  1999

  $3.42

  This updated text provides a lively introduction to the essential skills of creative problem solving. Using extensive case-studies and examples from a wide range of business situations, it explores a wide range of problem-solving theories and techniques, illustrating how these can be used to solve a range of management problems.

  Thoroughly revised and redesigned, this new edition retains the accessible and imaginative approach to problem solving skills of the first edition. Contents include:

  • blocks to creativity and how to overcome them
  • key techniques including lateral thinking, morphological analysis and synectics
  • computer-assisted problem solving
  • increased coverage of group problem solving techniques and paradigm shift.

  As creativity is increasingly recognized as a key skill for successful managers, this book will be welcomed as a comprehensive introduction for students and practising managers alike.