Decision Making and Problem Solving Strategies

John Adair is acknowledged internationally as an authority on leadership. The world's first Professor of Leadership Studies, he advises many organizations in business, government, education, health and the voluntary sector. He has recently received the Lifetime Achievement in Leadership Award, and he continues to write and teach throughout the world, inspiring new audiences with his timeless and timely vision of leadership. He is the author of the best-selling classics Not Bosses But Leaders, How to Grow Leaders and The Inspirational Leader, all published by Kogan Page.

1. your mind at work is your brain working now?; the functions of the mind; the depth mind principle; key points 2. the art of effective decision making define the objective; collect relevant information; generate feasible options; make the decision; implement and evaluate; key points 3. sharing decisions with others your role as leader; task need; team maintenance need; individual needs; the three circles interact; the functions of leadership; key points 4. key problem-solving strategies how problems differ from decisions; a unified model for decision making and problem solving; asking the right questions; how to approach systems problems; key points 5. how to generate ideas brainstorming; how to run a brainstorming session; key points 6. thinking outside the box towards a more creative approach; look wider for solutions; how to use your depth mind; 7. developing your thinking skills what is an effective practical thinker?; check that you are in the right field; how to design your own learning strategy; key points