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Book Synopsis"Einhorn shows how good decision-making is part imagination and part science. This excellent book shows how the science of decision-making can be applied and therefore the outcome made better." -Tony Blair It can be messy and overwhelming to figure out how to solve thorny problems. Where do you start? How do you know where to look for information and evaluate its quality and bias? How can you feel confident that you are making a careful and thoroughly researched decision? Whether you need to decide between colleges or careers, help your aging parents find the right housing or expand your business, PROBLEM SOLVED brings readers the powerful AREA Method, a practical roadmap to make the right decision in an objective, thorough and informed manner. Cheryl''s AREA Method coaches you to make smarter, better decisions because it:Recognises that research is a fundamental part of decision making and breaks down the process into a series of easy-to-follow steps.Solves for problematic mental shortcuts such as bias, judgment and assumptions.Builds in strategic stops that help you chunk your learning, stay focused and make your work work for you.Provides a flexible and repeatable process that acts as a feedback loop. PROBLEM SOLVED offers a proactive way to work with, and work through, ambiguity to make thoughtful, confident decisions.
