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Solving High-Level Complex Problems
Most high-level complex problems are systems-level problems. They cut across multiple processes, and they are rarely solved with a single “home-run” solution. They consist of interconnected sub-problems, each having its own contributing factors that must be identified and addressed. Solving such problems is like running a campaign. It requires strong organizational skills, considerable resources, and a concerted effort over a long period of time. Along the way, the campaign will need to call on a variety of CI methods—including those in the last two chapters—in order to analyze and solve various elements of the larger problem. And there is always the danger that the complexity and scale of the problem make ...
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