"The Sunday times."
Your mind at work. Is your brain working now? The functions of the mind. The depth mind principle
The art of effective decision making. Define the objective. Collect relevant information. Generate feasible options. Make the decision. Implement and evaluate
Sharing decisions with others. Your role as leader. Task need. Team maintenance need. Individual needs. The three circles interact. The functions of leadership
Key problem-solving strategies. How problems differ from decisions. A unified model for decision making and problem solving. Asking the right questions. How to approach systems problems
How to generate ideas. Brainstorming. How to run a brainstorming session
Thinking outside the box. Towards a more creative approach. Look wider for solutions. How to use your depth mind
Developing your thinking skills. What is an effective practical thinker? Check that you are in the right field. How to design your own learning strategy.
Decision making & problem solving strategies by John Eric Adair. ISBN 9780749449186. Published by Kogan Page in 2007. Publication and catalogue information, links to buy online and reader comments.