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Very solid book on problem solving. A very good book on problem solving. The authors presented a structured framework for defining a problem, analyzing a problem, and ideating a solution. They also shared tips on presenting the solution to stakeholders. I find this book extremely useful. It is written in a slightly textbook like manner, which makes me feel a little dry at times. Nevertheless, highly recommended read. I wish I read this earlier!
Beautiful book in this topic. The mix of authors between academics and actual consultants paid off, bringing to life a balanced book including a practical and theoretical approach. It is fairly comprehensive in how it covers the different topics and I really loved the fact they introduced design thinking as an alternate method to the more dry consulting method. The one-page chapter summaries are also great. Reading this book is definitely a no-regrets.
The best introductory book about problem solving. Hypotheses and issue driven problem thinking and design thinking are the mental models proposed by this book. It articulates very well when to use these tools
This book feels like peaking behind the curtain in a feel processes, good flow of how information and methods are presented. I just felt design needed a bit more exploration there, being a designer myself, but I understand it’s not the focus here. Will work perfectly as a manual.
The basic premise of this book is so powerful. Worth a read if you are looking to really move needles or if you are taking on a new leadership role.
Essential business problem solving book
As the book's title goes, after reading this, you should be able to fix up problems as top consultants do. The "simple" way to get there is to utilize their 4S method - State, Structure, Solve and Sell - which of course is far more complicated and thereby covering a guide of almost 300 pages.So can i solve problems and sell them now as slick consultants?Not really, as the book says, it takes a lot of practice to get there (and prob. a few re-reads) - "sing TOSCA from the roofs" till you get it t...
A really good, well-structured guide into some of the basic tools and practices taught to new management consultants in intro courses, namely:- defining the problem to be solved- three modes of problem solving: hypothesis-driven, issue(-tree)-driven and design thinking- navigating between the three modes- presenting findings (a.k.a. how to build slides)I do believe this is a great intro to new problem-solvers and also has some interesting ideas and details for seasoned ones. The strength of the
Not perfect, but greatThough this book is not perfect, but it does deliver on complex problem solving. It provides a clear framework, structure and reasoning. Easy to understand case studies and real life examples. Very good diagrams indeed! Highly recommended to those who wants to consult, or just practice problem solving everyday in their life.
الكتاب الأروع والأهم على الإطلاق في طريقة حل المشكلات. كنت أبحث عن هكذا كتاب لأكثر من ٥ سنوات، وكثفت بحثي عن كتاب مشابه في آخر سنة، ثم وجدته صدفة قرأته مرة، وسأعيده عدة مرات أخرى. وسأعود له كل مدة. وسأنصح به أي شخص يعتمد عمله على حل المشكلات.
This is an ambitious textbook effort to train students to be problem solvers in the style of the big consulting firms. The authors are an interesting mix that do not seem tied into the typical paths for the business trade books. It is a good effort on a first read and might actually be useful, although that will take some time to see.Many of these efforts move quickly into the content of some line of research and practice or another - mergers and acquisitions, specific industries, high tech, new...
Really well written. Super interesting cases with great insights. Highly recommended for people who wish to improve their consulting and problem solving skills.
A must read for all aspiring and established managers and consultants.
Pretty good, pragmatic overview of basic McKinsey methodology.Nothing terribly knew (though I did not know that they started to peddle Design Thinking too... people like it so let's give it to them).But well organized, to the point and pragmatic!
How to frame a problem when many things are unknown? How to gather, analyze and present information or data in the most convincing way? Written by Bernard Garrette, associate dean at HEC business school and renowned expert in corporate strategy, this book delivers very practical on the tools and techniques used by strategy consultants to process business data.
A good book about consulting that isn't too theoretical and has lots of real-world examples
A well structured book. Good for someone who starts to have management role or having a resource to tackle a problem in their work. Structured like a paper and have a good case example. Although many cases comes from a perspective of a consultant, it still applies if you come from internal companies. Address bias and another anti pattern in solving problem. Worth the money. Definitely should revisit once in a semester to hone and adjust your problem solving skill.
كتاب رائع لمهارة ضروريةمن أفضل ما احتوى عليه الكتاب هو خريطة 4S والتي تعتمد عليها مهارة حل المشكلات حسب المؤلفين. حيث أنها تشرح مراحل مرور حل المشكلة من مرحلة تحديد المشكلة إلى مرحلة عرض الحلول لمتخذ القرار. وتحديد أي مسار مناسب لنوع المشكلة. أعتقد أني سأحتاج للعودة للكتاب أكثر من مرة حتى أتقن هذه المهارة الضرورية.
