No Problem

An exciting new approach to problem solving that transcends our old ways of thinking and actually changes us into creative, responsible beings in which solutions abound. - Stephen R. Covey, author, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People and The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness * MAKEDECISIONS * SOLVEPROBLEMS * MANAGE& EXPLOITDILEMMAS The No Problem credo is simple: all problems are solvable - those that aren't are decisions or dilemmas. Once you understand this and know what to do about it, you too will say and mean it!Alex Lowy is a master problem solver, and when you read this book you'll understand why. Successful problem solving depends in equal measure on analysis, method, and attitude, and it's all explained in this remarkable little book. Do yourself a favor and read it now. - Don Tapscott, Chief Executive, New Paradigm and co-author of Wikinomics; How Mass Collaboration Changes Everything No Problem is a rigorous, step-by-step guide that astutely steers the reader through the complexities and uncertainties of life's challenges. This is elegant problem solving at its best! - Mary V. Seeman OC(Order of Canada), MDCM DSc, and Author of Psyche in the Lab The best leaders create opportunities to achieve competitive advantage by challenging their organizations to come up with innovative solutions. Fortunately for leaders, Lowy's new book shows how to tease out solutions to even the knottiest puzzles. - RobertM. Randall, editor of Strategy & Leadership and coauthor of The Portable MBA in Strategy Alex Lowy brings to life a broad-ranging account of problem solving processes and methods. Creatively illustrated, his narrative is particularly strong with regard to dealing with uncertainty and risk. - Peter Rowe, Harvard Chair in Architecture and former Dean of Architecture, Harvard University

Alex Lowy is co-author of The Power of the 2 x 2 Matrix (with Phil Hood, Jossey-Bass, 2004), and Digital Capital (with Don Tapscott and David Ticoll, Harvard Business School Press, 2000). He is an adjunct faculty member of the Schulich Business School's Executive Education Centre, in Toronto, Canada.