2007 reading challenge: Book 29
Think On Your Feet: 10 steps to better decision-making and problem solving at work – Jeremy Kourdi
Book 29 is a quick read with a purpose. I thought I was a terrible procrastinator, but no. It turns out that I have no trouble at all in making decisions. In fact, like most people, it’s turns out to be the actual putting them into practice that I’m terrible at. This book’s a how-to manual with a business slant which aims to help you find the strengths and weaknesses in your own decision-making style and gives you guidance to improve it.
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I felt the time reading it had been well-spent; as part of a series on business skills the slant in that direction is perhaps a little stronger than I would have liked – I would have preferred a deeper focus on the psychology of problem-solving and decision making. Another criticism is that it’s half a mile wide and six inches deep – in trying to give a wide overview of the subject it covers a lot briefly. There were several areas that I thought I’d like to know more about – but there again I am perfectly free to go off and find out about them.
There’s lots of practical advice applicable to many different situations and I came away with an insight into several issues of my own, both work-related and non-work-related. A practical read which has served its purpose.