Strategic Thinking, Problem Solving, and Innovation
We've pulled together a list of resources to provide a great starting point to help you grow and up-skill
Developing these skills requires consistent learning and application. Consider using a combination of these resources to enhance your abilities in strategic thinking, problem-solving, and innovation, tailoring your approach to your personal and professional goals.
Books
- “The Art of Strategy: A Game Theorist’s Guide to Success in Business and Life” by Avinash K. Dixit and Barry J. Nalebuff: Offers insights on strategic decision-making.
- “Good Strategy Bad Strategy: The Difference and Why It Matters” by Richard Rumelt: Provides practical advice on developing effective strategies.
- “Problem Solving 101: A Simple Book for Smart People” by Ken Watanabe: Introduces problem-solving techniques in a simple and engaging way.
- “Design Thinking for Strategic Innovation: What They Can’t Teach You at Business or Design School” by Idris Mootee: Focuses on problem-solving using design thinking principles.
- “The Innovator’s Dilemma” by Clayton Christensen: Discusses disruptive innovation and its impact on industries.
- “Creative Confidence: Unleashing the Creative Potential Within Us All” by Tom Kelley and David Kelley: Explores fostering innovation through creative thinking.
Podcasts
- “The Problem Solvers” by Jason Feifer: Showcases interviews with entrepreneurs and innovators discussing how they’ve overcome challenges and solved problems.
- “The McKinsey Podcast”: Discusses strategic thinking, business, and management strategies.
- “Masters of Scale” by Reid Hoffman: Focuses on innovation and growth strategies for businesses, featuring interviews with successful entrepreneurs.
Youtube
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Online Courses
- Look for strategic management and leadership courses on platforms like Coursera, edX and LinkedIn Learning. They also offer courses on innovation, creativity, and design thinking.
Websites & Blogs
- Strategy+Business: Provides articles and insights on strategic thinking and business strategy.
- MindTools: Provides resources, articles, and tools on problem-solving techniques and decision-making.
- Harvard Business Review: Provides a variety of articles on innovation, strategy, and business.
Practice
Engage in real-world problem-solving scenarios, project-based work, or entrepreneurial ventures to practice and apply strategic thinking, problem-solving, and innovation concepts.
You could also consider attending innovation workshops, design thinking sessions, or innovation labs conducted by various organizations.