Problem-Solving Today

Louis J. Pepe is assistant superintendent/CFO for the City of Summit Public Schools in Union County, New Jersey. He has more than 30 years of leadership experience between military, private and public service focused on leadership, management, operations, and administration. Lou is a speaker, mentor, and adjunct professor at Montclair State University. His knowledge and success have positioned him as a go-to resource for other professionals throughout the industry.

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

PART I The Need for Problem Solving

Chapter 1 – The Importance of Problem Solving Skills (Beyond I.Q.)

Chapter 2 – A Step-by-step Process to Problem Solving

Chapter 3 – Factors Affecting Our Approach to Problem Solving

Chapter 4 – The Power of Reason

PART II The Value of Problem Solving

Chapter 5 – The Importance of Research

Chapter 6 – The Importance of Networking

Chapter 7 – Empowering Leaders at Every Level

PART III Implementing Solutions

Chapter 8 – The Role of Communications

Chapter 9 – The Courage to Solve

Chapter 10 – Controlling our Environments

Epilogue/Conclusion

References

Notes