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 e...

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Main Authors: Chevallier, Arnaud, 1974- (Author), Enders, Albrecht (Author), Barsoux, Jean-Louis (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: [Cambridge, Massachusetts] : MIT Sloan Management Review, 2023.
Edition:[First edition].
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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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.
Item Description:"Reprint 64306."
Physical Description:1 online resource (9 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.