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Problem Solving 101
by Ken Watanabe • 2007
A simple, repeatable method to solve problems at work and in life, no genius required.
4.14
4k+
Problem Solving 101 Summary
Problem Solving 101 97%
A simple, repeatable method to solve problems at work and in life, no genius required.
by Ken Watanabe 2007
4.14
4k+ ratings
The McKinsey Engagement
by Paul N. Friga • 2008
The consulting playbook for team problem solving: four rules for people, five for analysis.
3.56
539
The McKinsey Engagement Summary
The McKinsey Engagement 96%
The consulting playbook for team problem solving: four rules for people, five for analysis.
by Paul N. Friga 2008
3.56
539 ratings
The Systems Thinker
by Albert Rutherford • 2018
The mental models and feedback tools that crack the problems linear thinking only makes worse.
3.49
356
The Systems Thinker Summary
The Systems Thinker 95%
The mental models and feedback tools that crack the problems linear thinking only makes worse.
by Albert Rutherford 2018
3.49
356 ratings
The Synergist
by Les McKeown • 2012
Every team holds three clashing instincts. A fourth role breaks the cycle, and anyone can learn it.
4.10
221
The Synergist Summary
The Synergist 95%
Every team holds three clashing instincts. A fourth role breaks the cycle, and anyone can learn it.
by Les McKeown 2012
4.10
221 ratings
Making Better Decisions Using Systems Thinking
by Jaap Schaveling • 2017
Stop fighting fires: the systems-thinking tools that find the root cause and fix it for good.
3.82
11
Making Better Decisions Using Systems Thinking Summary
Making Better Decisions Using Systems Thinking 94%
Stop fighting fires: the systems-thinking tools that find the root cause and fix it for good.
by Jaap Schaveling 2017
3.82
11 ratings
101 Project Management Problems and How to Solve Them
by Tom Kendrick • 2010
A fix for every project problem: from scope creep to stalled teams to impossible deadlines.
3.54
48
101 Project Management Problems and How to Solve Them Summary
101 Project Management Problems and How to Solve Them 94%
A fix for every project problem: from scope creep to stalled teams to impossible deadlines.
by Tom Kendrick 2010
3.54
48 ratings
What You Need to Know about Project Management
by Fergus O'Connell • 2011
A project manager's no-fluff playbook for goals, plans, resources, risk, and the art of saying no.
4.04
275
What You Need to Know about Project Management Summary
What You Need to Know about Project Management 94%
A project manager's no-fluff playbook for goals, plans, resources, risk, and the art of saying no.
by Fergus O'Connell 2011
4.04
275 ratings
Think Smarter
by Michael Kallet • 2014
Why smart people make dumb calls: a clarity toolkit that fixes the real problem first.
3.78
372
Think Smarter Summary
Think Smarter 94%
Why smart people make dumb calls: a clarity toolkit that fixes the real problem first.
by Michael Kallet 2014
3.78
372 ratings
Decision Making and Problem Solving Strategies
by John Adair • 1999
A decision sequence, a creativity pause, and the three pulls that stretch every team leader.
3.27
108
Decision Making and Problem Solving Strategies Summary
Decision Making and Problem Solving Strategies 94%
A decision sequence, a creativity pause, and the three pulls that stretch every team leader.
by John Adair 1999
3.27
108 ratings
The Art of Thinking In Systems
by Steven Schuster • 2018
Why your fixes backfire: the feedback loops, delays, and blind spots hiding in plain sight.
3.16
641
The Art of Thinking In Systems Summary
The Art of Thinking In Systems 94%
Why your fixes backfire: the feedback loops, delays, and blind spots hiding in plain sight.
by Steven Schuster 2018
3.16
641 ratings
Being the Boss
by Linda A. Hill • 2011
Inner work, wide networks, and team habits turn a promotion into real leadership.
3.85
722
Being the Boss Summary
Being the Boss 94%
Inner work, wide networks, and team habits turn a promotion into real leadership.
by Linda A. Hill 2011
3.85
722 ratings
The Lazy Project Manager
by Peter Taylor • 2009
Focus on the 20 percent that matters, delegate the rest, and still leave early.
3.51
1k+
The Lazy Project Manager Summary
The Lazy Project Manager 94%
Focus on the 20 percent that matters, delegate the rest, and still leave early.
by Peter Taylor 2009
3.51
1k+ ratings
HBR Guide to Project Management
by Harvard Business Publishing • 2011
The handful of tasks that can delay everything. How to spot them before they do.
3.78
715
HBR Guide to Project Management Summary
HBR Guide to Project Management 94%
The handful of tasks that can delay everything. How to spot them before they do.
by Harvard Business Publishing 2011
3.78
715 ratings
Case in Point 11
by Marc P. Cosentino • 2020
Not the answer. The structure. The hypothesis. The math. A complete practice system for all three.
4.06
296
Case in Point 11 Summary
Case in Point 11 94%
Not the answer. The structure. The hypothesis. The math. A complete practice system for all three.
by Marc P. Cosentino 2020
4.06
296 ratings
HBR Guide to Critical Thinking
by Harvard Business Review • 2023
Why assumptions trap you, and how to escape before you decide: HBR guide to clearer thinking.
3.92
198
HBR Guide to Critical Thinking Summary
HBR Guide to Critical Thinking 94%
Why assumptions trap you, and how to escape before you decide: HBR guide to clearer thinking.
by Harvard Business Review 2023
3.92
198 ratings
Rules of Management
by Richard Templar • 2005
Stop managing your team: the single rule that turns a boss into a leader.
3.87
2k+
Rules of Management Summary
Rules of Management 94%
Stop managing your team: the single rule that turns a boss into a leader.
by Richard Templar 2005
3.87
2k+ ratings
The First 90 Days
by Michael D. Watkins • 2003
What got you promoted won't work in the new job. Five situations determine what will.
3.85
38k+
The First 90 Days Summary
The First 90 Days 94%
What got you promoted won't work in the new job. Five situations determine what will.
by Michael D. Watkins 2003
3.85
38k+ ratings
The Crux
by Richard P. Rumelt • 2022
Most strategy starts with goals. Real strategy starts with the one challenge worth solving.
4.17
1k+
The Crux Summary
The Crux 94%
Most strategy starts with goals. Real strategy starts with the one challenge worth solving.
by Richard P. Rumelt 2022
4.17
1k+ ratings
Case in Point 10
by Marc P. Cosentino • 2018
Stop memorizing frameworks: the repeatable system that cracks any consulting case interview.
4.01
197
Case in Point 10 Summary
Case in Point 10 94%
Stop memorizing frameworks: the repeatable system that cracks any consulting case interview.
by Marc P. Cosentino 2018
4.01
197 ratings
The Path of Least Resistance for Managers
by Robert Fritz • 1999
Solving problems won't advance your organization. Designing its structure will.
4.15
307
The Path of Least Resistance for Managers Summary
The Path of Least Resistance for Managers 94%
Solving problems won't advance your organization. Designing its structure will.
by Robert Fritz 1999
4.15
307 ratings
The Road Less Stupid
by Keith J. Cunningham • 2017
A thinking discipline that cuts the costly errors most leaders repeat.
4.32
2k+
The Road Less Stupid Summary
The Road Less Stupid 94%
A thinking discipline that cuts the costly errors most leaders repeat.
by Keith J. Cunningham 2017
4.32
2k+ ratings
The Leap to Leader
by Adam Bryant • 2023
The leadership leap toolkit: hard calls, honest feedback, and a personal playbook that earns trust.
4.04
261
The Leap to Leader Summary
The Leap to Leader 94%
The leadership leap toolkit: hard calls, honest feedback, and a personal playbook that earns trust.
by Adam Bryant 2023
4.04
261 ratings
Managing Your First Project
by Thomas Ghantt • 2012
Four constraints, one structure, and the discipline to find trouble while fixing it is still cheap.
3.54
26
Managing Your First Project Summary
Managing Your First Project 94%
Four constraints, one structure, and the discipline to find trouble while fixing it is still cheap.
by Thomas Ghantt 2012
3.54
26 ratings
How to Lead in Product Management
by Roman Pichler • 2020
Align stakeholders, guide teams, and decide together: the product leader's daily playbook.
3.70
253
How to Lead in Product Management Summary
How to Lead in Product Management 94%
Align stakeholders, guide teams, and decide together: the product leader's daily playbook.
by Roman Pichler 2020
3.70
253 ratings
Becoming the Evidence-Based Manager, 2nd Edition
by Gary Latham • 2018
Only one in five employees is engaged. The research-backed toolkit that actually fixes it.
3.77
35
Becoming the Evidence-Based Manager, 2nd Edition Summary
Becoming the Evidence-Based Manager, 2nd Edition 94%
Only one in five employees is engaged. The research-backed toolkit that actually fixes it.
by Gary Latham 2018
3.77
35 ratings
Smarter Faster Better
by Charles Duhigg • 2016
Productivity relies on meaningful choices, safe teams, and stretch goals that drive real growth.
3.90
36k+
Smarter Faster Better Summary
Smarter Faster Better 94%
Productivity relies on meaningful choices, safe teams, and stretch goals that drive real growth.
by Charles Duhigg 2016
3.90
36k+ ratings
Project Management for Non-Project Managers
by Jack Ferraro • 2012
You keep getting handed projects without the training. Here is the framework to deliver them.
3.54
28
Project Management for Non-Project Managers Summary
Project Management for Non-Project Managers 94%
You keep getting handed projects without the training. Here is the framework to deliver them.
by Jack Ferraro 2012
3.54
28 ratings
The Choice
by Eliyahu M. Goldratt • 2008
Reality is simpler than it looks. Clear thinking uncovers the few causes that govern everything.
4.23
854
The Choice Summary
The Choice 94%
Reality is simpler than it looks. Clear thinking uncovers the few causes that govern everything.
by Eliyahu M. Goldratt 2008
4.23
854 ratings
Fix This Next
by Mike Michalowicz • 2020
Stop chasing the wrong crisis. A five-minute method to pinpoint what to fix next.
4.21
734
Fix This Next Summary
Fix This Next 94%
Stop chasing the wrong crisis. A five-minute method to pinpoint what to fix next.
by Mike Michalowicz 2020
4.21
734 ratings
The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking
by Michael D. Watkins • 2024
Spotting threats before competitors do isn't a gift; six trainable mental skills drive it.
3.88
515
The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking Summary
The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking 94%
Spotting threats before competitors do isn't a gift; six trainable mental skills drive it.
by Michael D. Watkins 2024
3.88
515 ratings
Mental Models
by Peter Hollins • 2019
Mental models to decide faster, regret less, and stop mistaking urgency for importance.
3.97
956
Mental Models Summary
Mental Models 93%
Mental models to decide faster, regret less, and stop mistaking urgency for importance.
by Peter Hollins 2019
3.97
956 ratings
Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers
by Anthony C. Mersino • 2007
Complex projects fail on people, not process. The emotional skills every project manager needs.
3.73
237
Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers Summary
Emotional Intelligence for Project Managers 93%
Complex projects fail on people, not process. The emotional skills every project manager needs.
by Anthony C. Mersino 2007
3.73
237 ratings
HBR Guide to Thinking Strategically
by Harvard Business Review • 2010
Most managers spend their careers answering questions. Strategic thinkers learn which ones to ask.
3.75
469
HBR Guide to Thinking Strategically Summary
HBR Guide to Thinking Strategically 93%
Most managers spend their careers answering questions. Strategic thinkers learn which ones to ask.
by Harvard Business Review 2010
3.75
469 ratings
What's Your Problem?
by Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg • 2020
Your problem-solving instinct is your biggest obstacle. A method for seeing the real problem first.
4.23
669
What's Your Problem? Summary
What's Your Problem? 93%
Your problem-solving instinct is your biggest obstacle. A method for seeing the real problem first.
by Thomas Wedell-Wedellsborg 2020
4.23
669 ratings
Smart Choices
by John S. Hammond • 1998
The most expensive mistakes happen before you even name the problem. A method for catching them.
4.02
7k+
Smart Choices Summary
Smart Choices 93%
The most expensive mistakes happen before you even name the problem. A method for catching them.
by John S. Hammond 1998
4.02
7k+ ratings
The Slow Fix
by Carl Honoré • 2013
The hidden ingredient behind every lasting solution: slowing down enough to learn from mistakes.
3.61
507
The Slow Fix Summary
The Slow Fix 93%
The hidden ingredient behind every lasting solution: slowing down enough to learn from mistakes.
by Carl Honoré 2013
3.61
507 ratings
The Logical Thinking Process
by H. William Dettmer • 2007
A systematic method to identify and break the one bottleneck holding your entire organization back.
4.38
160
The Logical Thinking Process Summary
The Logical Thinking Process 93%
A systematic method to identify and break the one bottleneck holding your entire organization back.
by H. William Dettmer 2007
4.38
160 ratings
Scrum Mastery
by Geoff Watts • 2013
How great ScrumMasters earn trust, provoke growth, and build teams that no longer need them.
4.23
1k+
Scrum Mastery Summary
Scrum Mastery 93%
How great ScrumMasters earn trust, provoke growth, and build teams that no longer need them.
by Geoff Watts 2013
4.23
1k+ ratings
Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager
by Kory Kogon • 2015
No authority, no training, no dedicated team: the project management system for the rest of us.
4.05
2k+
Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager Summary
Project Management for the Unofficial Project Manager 93%
No authority, no training, no dedicated team: the project management system for the rest of us.
by Kory Kogon 2015
4.05
2k+ ratings
Unlocking Potential
by Michael K. Simpson • 2014
The gap between your team's performance and its potential comes down to seven coaching skills.
3.72
1k+
Unlocking Potential Summary
Unlocking Potential 93%
The gap between your team's performance and its potential comes down to seven coaching skills.
by Michael K. Simpson 2014
3.72
1k+ ratings
Welcome to Management
by Ryan Hawk • 2020
Your first management role: the skills that earned it aren't the ones that sustain it.
4.00
494
Welcome to Management Summary
Welcome to Management 93%
Your first management role: the skills that earned it aren't the ones that sustain it.
by Ryan Hawk 2020
4.00
494 ratings
The First-Time Manager
by Loren B. Belker • 1978
The promotion came with no manual. Real rules for hiring, delegating, and admitting you were wrong.
3.82
3k+
The First-Time Manager Summary
The First-Time Manager 93%
The promotion came with no manual. Real rules for hiring, delegating, and admitting you were wrong.
by Loren B. Belker 1978
3.82
3k+ ratings
Best Practices for Operational Excellence
by Luca Dellanna • 2019
The one-team, one-habit path to operational excellence: stop trying to change everything.
4.20
20
Best Practices for Operational Excellence Summary
Best Practices for Operational Excellence 93%
The one-team, one-habit path to operational excellence: stop trying to change everything.
by Luca Dellanna 2019
4.20
20 ratings
The Art of Problem Solving
by Russell L. Ackoff • 1978
Dead ends are usually self-built. Spotting the walls you didn't know you erected is the art.
3.94
161
The Art of Problem Solving Summary
The Art of Problem Solving 93%
Dead ends are usually self-built. Spotting the walls you didn't know you erected is the art.
by Russell L. Ackoff 1978
3.94
161 ratings
Principles of Product Management
by Peter Yang • 2020
The PM playbook: land the job, earn trust, and survive your make-or-break first 30 days.
4.03
156
Principles of Product Management Summary
Principles of Product Management 93%
The PM playbook: land the job, earn trust, and survive your make-or-break first 30 days.
by Peter Yang 2020
4.03
156 ratings
A Team of Leaders
by Paul Gustavson • 2014
Turn your team from hierarchy to distributed leadership through five deliberate design stages.
3.89
132
A Team of Leaders Summary
A Team of Leaders 93%
Turn your team from hierarchy to distributed leadership through five deliberate design stages.
by Paul Gustavson 2014
3.89
132 ratings
The Book of Beautiful Questions
by Warren Berger • 2018
Stop giving advice. Start asking better questions. Here is which ones, when, and why they work.
4.09
1k+
The Book of Beautiful Questions Summary
The Book of Beautiful Questions 93%
Stop giving advice. Start asking better questions. Here is which ones, when, and why they work.
by Warren Berger 2018
4.09
1k+ ratings
A Year with Peter Drucker
by Joseph A. Maciariello • 2014
52 weeks of Drucker: lead with integrity, create customers, and build a lasting organization.
3.70
143
A Year with Peter Drucker Summary
A Year with Peter Drucker 93%
52 weeks of Drucker: lead with integrity, create customers, and build a lasting organization.
by Joseph A. Maciariello 2014
3.70
143 ratings
Decide
by Steve McClatchy • 2014
The tasks you postpone are the ones that move you forward. Decide which to tackle.
3.70
518
Decide Summary
Decide 93%
The tasks you postpone are the ones that move you forward. Decide which to tackle.
by Steve McClatchy 2014
3.70
518 ratings
Art of Asking, The
by Terry J. Fadem • 2008
Answers are everywhere. The skill that separates effective managers is knowing what to ask.
3.61
701
Art of Asking, The Summary
Art of Asking, The 93%
Answers are everywhere. The skill that separates effective managers is knowing what to ask.
by Terry J. Fadem 2008
3.61
701 ratings
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