Creative Problem Solving for Managers

Creative Problem Solving for Managers

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An introduction to the ideas and skills of creative problem solving, this text shows how and why people are blocked in their thinking, how this impairs the creative problem solving process and how creative problem solving techniques can help overcome these difficulties.

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Creative Problem Solving for Managers by Tony Proctor

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.
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ISBN 13 9780415196796
ISBN 10 0415196795
Title Creative Problem Solving for Managers
Author Tony Proctor
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published 1999-05-13
Number of pages 332
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.