Take control of your thinking with this fun and easy-to-follow guide to problem solving, critical thinking and decision-making. THE JAPANESE BESTSELLER Problem Solving 101 has helped millions of people around the world to find successful solutions to even the toughest of problems. Simple enough for a high school student to understand, yet sophisticated enough for CEOs to apply to their biggest business challenges, this essential guide makes problem-solving faster, clearer and more effective. Originally created to teach Japanese schoolchildren critical thinking skills, Problem Solving 101 quickly became a must-read for readers of all ages thanks to the power and simplicity of Ken Watanabe s unique methods. Packed with useful diagrams, quirky illustrations and practical exercises, this accessible guide will help you: Improve your problem-solving skills Strengthen critical thinking and analytical thinking Make better decisions faster Develop creative solutions to difficult problems Think strategically in work and life Once you've mastered the problem-solving skills in this book, you'll wonder how you ever got by without them.