Solve It!: The Mindset and Tools of Smart Problem Solvers

Apply the strategies and tools of smart problem solving—and succeed in work and life!

What do Albert Einstein, Elon Musk, Sherlock Holmes and Mahatma Gandhiʼs six-year-old granddaughter have in common? They are all masters of the art of smart problem solving—a highly sought-after skill that you can learn too!

• Gain insights into the surprising findings of the science of problem solving
• Develop a problem-solving mindset
• Use a powerful 5-step approach to solve even the toughest problems
• Be inspired by stories of highly successful problem solvers
• Learn from expert problem solvers like scientists, doctors, designers, coaches and highly paid management consultants
• Apply practical problem-solving and decision-making tools right away

Use this book to build your problem-solving muscle and enhance your ability to change things for the better!

“I found Solve It! to be a practically useful, thought provoking and uplift ing read which will be invaluable to experienced problem solvers and beginners alike. I love the way it combines techniques for getting the mind ‘match fit’ for tackling problems alongside practical and logical tools for solving perennial problems we all face once and for all! ”
~Jonathan Borrett, Head of Profession for Problem Solving, Devon and Cornwall Police, Exeter, UK

“While many experts often focus on just the problem-solving process, Dr. Sternad's important book does a great job of emphasizing the critical mindset needed to successfully engage in this process.”
~Edward C. Chang, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology and Social Work, University of Michigan

“A great piece of work, which was much needed for spreading one of the most important skills in management!”
~Roberto Quaglia, Ph.D., former consultant at McKinsey & Company and Professor of Strategy and Management at ESCP Business School, Paris

“Solve It! is a highly accessible guide to problem solving—whether at work or in life—that seamlessly integrates scientifically‐rooted principles with practical guidelines and real‐world vignettes making this well‐rounded book accessible to and relevant for a variety of audiences, ranging from student to professional.
~Jessica Mesmer‐Magnus, Ph.D., SHRM‐SCP, Professor & Chair, Department of Management, Cameron School of Business, University of North Carolina Wilmington

Dr Dietmar Sternad is a multiple award-winning management professor with a passion for teaching his students how to become smart problem solvers. He has faced a lot of problems (and has been able to solve quite a few) as a media executive, researcher, entrepreneur, management consultant, and father of two children.