The authors share a wide portfolio of interests, including environmentalism, philanthropy, business and management. McLean was a Fulbright Scholar to the Columbia University Graduate School of Business and Conn is a graduate of Harvard, Oxford and Boston Universities.
In this book, the authors identify what sets exceptional problem solvers apart, whether in the world of business, non-profit or educational organisations. They maintain that problem solvers are made, not born and identify six mindsets for problem solving under uncertainty.
Imperfectionism is a mindset that they believe is critical for understanding and stepping into uncertainty and embracing risk. Embracing risk, not avoiding it is the basis of their argument.
Drawing on examples from a wide range of businesses and institutions, combined with associated research , the authors have created a compelling argument for a growth mindset for everyone within organisations, not just leadership teams. The book concludes with a seven step toolset for ‘great problem solving’ to be integrated into daily decision making as a disciplined approach to solve problems with creativity.
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Authors: R. McLean & C. Conn
Publishers: Wiley
ISBN: 978-1-119-83566-0
£24.99