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Problem Solving 101, originally written for Japanese schoolchildren, encourages a shift from memorization to critical thinking by introducing practical techniques learned at McKinsey. The book gained popularity in Japan, printing over 370,000 copies in six months, and has since been adopted by American business professionals. Watanabe explains concepts such as logic trees and matrices using relatable scenarios: a rock band boosting concert attendance, an animator budgeting for equipment, and students choosing a high school. Diagrams and playful illustrations keep the content approachable for middle‑school readers while remaining useful for leaders tackling complex decisions.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Business & Economics/Business Management
Authors: Ken Watanabe
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