 Mindset 3: Think Analytically
Define issues or problems by identifying elements and root
causes
Examine issues or problems from multiple points of view
Gather and analyze relevant data
Ask probing, insightful questions and develop reasonable
hypotheses regarding solutions
On-the-Job
Take responsibility for a project that will require
significant analysis, the application of problem-solving skills, and the preparation of
detailed action plans Participate in a task force charged with solving a major company
problem to learn with and from others Seek out a mentor known for his or her ability to
think analytically and to be successful in solving problems
Education and Training
- Cornell University (607-255-4251)
---Strategic Decision Making and Critical Thinking, 6 days, $4300)
---Problem Solving and Decision Making (New York City, 212-340-2863, 2
days, $795
- System Dynamics for Senior Managers (MIT, 781-239-1111, 2
days, $1950)
- Critical Thinking: Real-World, Real-Time Decisions (The
Wharton School, 215-898-1776, 3 days, $3750)
- Systems Thinking for Managers (NTL Institute, 800-777-5227,
3 days, $1800)
- American Management Association (518-891-1500)
---Critical Thinking, 3 days, $1365, also CD-ROM, $295
---Logic: How to Think and Act Logically, 2 days, $1490
---Problem Solving and Decision Making, 3 days, $1295
---How to Use Simple Statistical Analysis to Improve Your Decision
Making and Job Performance, 2 days, $1395
- Decision and Risk Analysis (Stanford Research Institute,
415-326-6200)
- Systems Thinking (Linkage, Inc., 781-862-3157, 2 days, $995)
Reading
- Edward De Bono, Tactics: The Art and Science of Success
(London: Fontana/Collins, 1985)
- Barbara Minto, The Minto Pyramid Principle: Logic in
Writing, Thinking and Problem Solving (Minto International, 1996)
- Ian Mitroff, Smart Thinking for Crazy Times: The Art of
Solving the Right Problems (Berrett-Koehler, 1998)
- William Roth, James Ryder and Frank Voehl, Problem Solving
for Results (St. Lucie Press, 1996)
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