The Art of Problem Solving: Accompanied by Ackoffs Fables

A witty, literate and, most of all, convincing reflection.[Ackoff] shines an often bright light into corners where problems hide, showing the manager how to understand the consequences of his own behavior; identify real, rather than supposed, elements of problems; perceive anothers aims; determine what is controllable; and deal with other nettlesome factors. Inc. The Art of Problem Solving Russ Ackoffauthor, consultant, and teacher extraordinaire. During his long career, he has shown thousands of managers, architects, engineers, attorneys, advertising people, software developers, and scientists the way to more creative, artful problem solving. This new paper edition of The Art of Problem Solving is perhaps the best example of Ackoff in action. Step by step, this practical guide shows you how to develop an understanding of the art of creative thinking and the design of creative solutions. Using Ackoffs Fableshumorous yet eminently practical parables, based on real problems by real managersyoull see why solving a problem seldom solves the problem, but why approaching it from a new, unorthodox angle often does. The result is vintage Ackoffcontroversial, funny, and always on target. If you like to dig beyond simple solutionsto imaginative solutions that workthis book is for you.