Publisher's Synopsis
The key to the survival of an organization is successful management. This guide to improving business performance presents a code of mental conduct for executives, helping managers define problems in the most productive way and deliver the most appropriate solutions. This guide to effective problem-solving demonstrates a step-by-step methodology for strategic thinking.;The book shows how to define client problems more effectively, generate sensible ideas, and turn them into reality. It is designed to help managers avoid the traps some organizations fall into, such as framing problems incorrectly, or rushing into strategies before the real issues are understood.