Book description
Discover how to Be Decisive - Now!
This 2-in-1 guide is designed to help you become a more effective decision maker in an instant, whilst giving you the deeper knowledge to ensure long-lasting results.
With the unique 2-in-1 approach, you can learn your way. Use the seven Speed Read tips immediately, then take your time exploring the Big Picture chapters.
· Make the right decisions quickly and effectively
· Understand the problem properly and work out your priorities
· Ensure your decision is the right one and avoid the common mistakes
· Know the value of risk planning and how to do it successfully
· Look back to learn lessons on better decisions next time
As an ambitious manager, you need the right information at the right time to help you advance in your career. The 2-in-1 Manager will ensure you improve and succeed in business, right now and in the future.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Contents
- About the author
- Acknowledgements
- Chapter 1 Get The Problem Right
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Chapter 2 Develop Creative Alternatives
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Speed read
- 2.1 Alternatives are more than contrasting props
- 2.2 Go for unique ideas to bolster your competitive position
- 2.3 Think outside the box!
- 2.4 Focus on bigger problems to find bigger solutions
- 2.5 Use clear ground rules for productive brainstorming
- 2.6 Give your alternatives an honest, fair chance
- 2.7 Go on, do cherry pick
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Big picture
- 2.1 Alternatives are more than contrasting props
- 2.2 Go for unique ideas to bolster your competitive position
- 2.3 Think outside the box!
- 2.4 Focus on bigger problems to find bigger solutions
- 2.5 Use clear ground rules for productive brainstorming
- 2.6 Give your alternatives an honest, fair chance
- 2.7 Go on, do cherry pick
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Speed read
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Chapter 3 What Would you Really, Really Do Without Money?
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Speed read
- 3.1 Make the most of what you have with the Optimised Base Case
- 3.2 Create real value, fast
- 3.3 Create instant credibility (1)
- 3.4 Create instant credibility (2)
- 3.5 Unveil value in projects you’d normally avoid
- 3.6 Be clear on why not to do the Optimised Base Case
- 3.7 Harvest insights gained from the Optimised Base Case
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Big picture
- 3.1 Make the most of what you have with the Optimised Base Case
- 3.2 Create real value, fast
- 3.3 Create instant credibility (1)
- 3.4 Create instant credibility (2)
- 3.5 Unveil value in projects you’d normally avoid
- 3.6 Be clear on why not to do the Optimised Base Case
- 3.7 Harvest insights gained from the Optimised Base Case
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Speed read
- Chapter 4 Ensure Your Decision is the Right One
- Chapter 5 Prepare for Success
- Chapter 6 Be Realistic About the Risks
- Chapter 7 Look Back to Look Ahead
- What did you think of this book?
- Appendix
- Index
- Endorsements
- Imprint
Product information
- Title: Be Decisive – Now!
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2016
- Publisher(s): Pearson
- ISBN: 9781292119809
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