Challenge Your Assumptions, Change Your World: Introducing the Assumpt! A break through to faster, smarter business decisions - Softcover

Cohen, Andy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1629670766 ISBN 13: 9781629670768

Verlag: 1 Astor Place Publishing, 2016

Inhaltsangabe

This New York Times notable author argues that it’s better to recognize and manage your assumptions otherwise your assumptions manage you. But how do you identify your assumptions? How do you separate the ones which are dangerous from the ones which are healthy? How do you leverage your assumptions to make faster, smarter decisions? This book gives you leadership strategies and tools that enhance your ability to manage problems and find creative solutions - in business and life:

*Discover why there is an assumption within every decision
*Learn how IQ, Talent and Success have nothing to do with making smart decisions
*Spot Dangerous Assumptions through a unique Data Base of common believes treated as truths
*Enjoy real stories and case histories that show you the best way to manage your assumptions

Challenge Your Assumptions, Change Your World is full of big ideas—it’s a unique book that will change how you make decisions and in turn increase your success in business and life.

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Críticas

"Decisions are only as good as the assumptions they are built on. Cohen shows you which ones to use and which to watch out for. " -John Danner, UC Berkeley and Princeton faculty member, global advisor and keynote speaker. "Andy challenged the thinking and attitudes of my team with some real eye-opening consequences. In my experience, it is rare that such an impactful person can translate these skills into written form. Reading this is like he is in the room with you." -Irene Dorner, former President and Chief Executive Officer of HSBC USA "The vast majority of security issues we face today stem from misplaced trust assumptions. This is a must-read for the security professional." -Colonel (Ret.) Greg Conti, Ph.D.

Reseña del editor

This is a book that encourages you to make and embrace your assumptions. Why? Research shows that within every decision lies an assumption. This New York Times notable author of Follow the Other Hand argues that it’s better to recognize and manage your assumptions otherwise your assumptions manage you. But how do you identify your assumptions? How do you separate the ones which are dangerous from the ones which are healthy? How do you leverage your assumptions to make faster, smarter decisions? This book gives you strategies and tools that enhance your ability to solve problems and think differently - in business and life. Challenge Your Assumptions, Change Your World is full of big ideas—it’s a unique book that will change how you make decisions and in turn increase your success in business and life.Reviews:“Decisions are only as good as the assumptions they are built on. Cohen shows you which ones to use and which to watch out for. ” —John Danner, UC Berkeley and Princeton faculty member, global advisor and keynote speaker.“Andy challenged the thinking and attitudes of my team with some real eye-opening consequences. In my experience, it is rare that such an impactful person can translate these skills into written form. Reading this is like he is in the room with you.” —Irene Dorner, former President and Chief Executive Officer of HSBC USA“The vast majority of security issues we face today stem from misplaced trust assumptions. This is a must-read for the security professional.” —Colonel (Ret.) Greg Conti, Ph.D.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: 1 Astor Place Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1629670766
• ISBN 13: 9781629670768
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 196
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