Genius Books To Improve Your Problem Solving In 2019

Problem-solving is a buzzword that so many interviewers rave about, but it also a skill that is valuable outside of work.

Unexpected problems always come up, and fixing those can be stressful. With these books you can learn about compromising in different situations, how to keep your cool and more! Valuable lessons start here.

#1 Emotions Of The Mind: Breaking The Cycle by Tamela Todd

I am a Mental Health Advocate and Author of “Emotions of The Mind” serves as a guide on how to thrive despite the trauma. It will also empower readers and raise awareness about the impact of mental and emotional health issues. The transparency of my journey will inspire readers to evaluate their own mental and emotional health.

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#2 The Lean Tool Room. Problem Solving, Understanding You Have a Problem by Mark Roberts

The Lean Tool Room. Problem Solving, Understanding You Have a Problem by Mark Roberts is a book that explores in depth the âLeanâ business model. It explores the origins of the âLeanâ system and is a detailed guide for both employers and employees who want to know more about this system or may be considering implementing it in their business. Packed with useful information and diagrams, this book will appeal to anyone with an interest in business or the Lean business model.

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#3 Sprint: How To Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days by Jake Knapp

“Jake Knapp’s revolutionary problem solving book – Sprint is one that everyone should have sitting on their book shelf (and by their work desk). This clever book is the bible of all self-help books, teaching its readers how to solve problems in as few as five days.

For both the employee and the employer, or the student and the business owner, this book’s simplistic and step-by-step problem solving techniques will have anyone and everyone who reads it thinking on their feet in no time.

As well as problem solving, this book teaches you how to plan, craft ideas, test solutions and think urgently and strategically when it comes to unravelling and making sense of tough business, work or educational issues that may come your way.

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#4 Idea Stormers: How to Lead and Inspire Creative Breakthroughs

Every organization needs a steady supply of fresh, relevant ideas, but traditional “brainstorming” is often ineffective. Ideation techniques, on the other hand, which use a rich palette of proven stimuli-rich, creative problem-solving methodologies, can generate a wide range of implementable options — not to mention true breakthroughs — for virtually any creative problem or business challenge.

Drawing on his work leading high-stakes ideation sessions at over 300 organizations, the author explains the how, what, and why of successful ideation processes and provides a framework for when and how to apply them. The featured creative problem-solving techniques include triggered brainwalking, the worst idea technique, question assumptions, problem redefinition, directed wishing, and many more.

As importantly, Idea Stormers includes real world stories that demonstrate how the creative problem-solving techniques were applied to solve a wide range of business challenges: from strategy to sales, marketing to culture change… and the creation of new products and services valued at over $3 billion.

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#5 Lawyers as Peacemakers: Practicing Holistic, Problem-Solving Law by J. Kim Wright

This is my favorite problem-solving book, because it addresses the biggest misconception that people have of lawyers: that they are untrustworthy, argumentative business people who are only after your money. In reality, the vast majority of lawyers joined the industry to help people. The legal system can be complicated, and what people don’t know can end up hurting them.

Apart from that, this book also touches on some new ways for lawyers to approach their practices, and it helps them refocus on achieving the best possible outcomes for their clients’ cases.

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#6 Business Improv by Val Gee

As the marketing director of an employee training company, I tackle problem solving differently than other leaders. I see it as more of a preventative measure, because through education and proper training, employees should be able to solve a wider range of problems on their own. In this way, our office culture and business model focus heavily on the employee, working under the assumption that most roadblocks can be avoided at the bottom with the right training.

I like this book because it also focuses on the employee. It’s a fun and engaging way to empower your workforce and give them the confidence to make informed decisions that help your company run smoother on a daily basis.

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