An Index
Academic Survival–The First College Semester
Always looking for a teacher. Sometimes asking for a boss.
Another Lousy Presentation at Work
Baby Sitters and an Emergency–Guiding the Response
Balancing Management and Technical Priorities-Recognize Problems before Projects Fail
Chasing the Ball into the Street
Child Sleeping Problems–3 Parent Activities to Reduce Frustration
Dealing with Contractors–”Working Theories”
Deciding to Let a Child Travel Alone
Digging Deeper for Ideas–Stealing from Hegel
Disrupting the Cycle of Inefficient Meetings
Elephants, Blind Men, and the Vision of a Manager (Story)
Employee Performance Appraisal Ranking Methods–Lessons about Flaws from “Arrows Paradox”
Finding Things–Lost Your Flash Drive
Get a Better Deal–Quantitative Decisionmaking
Getting and Giving Directions–Listening for Consequences
Getting Ideas into the Discussion
Getting Off Academic Probation–Looking Further for Success
Great Ideas Going Nowhere–Getting Projects Launched
Independent Yet Connected–Story
Intuitive Decisions–Allowing a child more responsibility
Preventing Common Household Accidents-Swiss Cheese Model
Put Aside the First Idea–Increase Perception by Learning from the Oulipians
Slacking Off Without Consequences–Practical Risk Management
Stuck at the Airport
Stacking Cups for Imagination–A Great Baby Toy Not Found at (Many) Stores
Teaching Problem Solving to Students–Tools and Resources
Teaching Problem Solving to Students–Goals and Strategy
Teaching Problem Solving to Students–Cycle of Confusion/Resourcefulness/Confidence
Using Micromanagers to Sharpen Skills–Prepare to Implement Solutions@Lowest Valued Added Cost
