Become a better problem solver by telling better stories
One of the biggest obstacles to effective problem-solving is not defining the problem well. Invoking the power of a narrative and a simple story structure can help ensure that you’re solving the right problem. The authors suggest that any problem can be articulated as a quest in which the key elemen...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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[Cambridge, Massachusetts]
MIT Sloan Management Review
2023
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Edition: | [First edition] |
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Collection: | O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Summary: | One of the biggest obstacles to effective problem-solving is not defining the problem well. Invoking the power of a narrative and a simple story structure can help ensure that you’re solving the right problem. The authors suggest that any problem can be articulated as a quest in which the key elements are hero (protagonist), dragon (obstacle), and treasure (the desired outcome). Expressing a challenge in these simple terms can make it easier to see whether a problem has been framed incorrectly |
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Item Description: | "Reprint 64306." |
Physical Description: | 9 pages |