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Rapid Problem Solving with Post-It Notes [Paperback]

David Straker (Author)
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July 22, 1997

Problem Solved!

Uses your favorite top-drawer tool—the Post-it® Note. Great for individuals, great for groups—large or small.
 
Problems come in all shapes and sizes, yet most have common characteristics that can be addressed with the techniques found in this book. Rapid Problem-Solving with Post-it® Notes shows you how to use six types of techniques:
  • The Post-up—Provides methods for getting information into chunks 
  • The Swap Sort—Shows listing and organization methods 
  • The Top-down Tree—Works when the nature of the problem is unknown
  • The Information Map—Maps messy problems and complex relationships 
  • The Action Map—Plans actions or maps an existing process
  • More than 70 diagrams and examples for solving everyday problems
This refreshing book reminds us the simplest ideas are often the most effective.
 
Solve problems, create solutions and find answers fast—all with the help of Post-it® Notes. Tens of millions of Post-it® Notes users can now learn how to do far more with these great little tools. Post-it® Notes can be used to help solve difficult problems because they:
  • Are the right size to hold one piece of information from a problem
  • Are easily to attached to flat surfaces and stay put
  • Can be moved and reattached many times

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About the Author

David Straker, MS, is a quality consultant with Hewlett packard, UK, where he researches, writes, teaches and consults on business methods. His previous experience includes teaching, managing, engineering and marketing. This is his third book.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press (July 22, 1997)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1555611427
  • ISBN-13: 978-1555611422
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #29,267 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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103 of 106 people found the following review helpful
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As an IT Consultant I am always looking for different methods to solve problems. I found this book to be simple but yet valuable.

When I first started reading this book it took me back to a book called "Visualizing Project Management" where the authors Forsberg, Mooz and Cotterman use the process of "Cards on the Wall" technique to encourage group thinking and visually determine dependencies.

This book introduces an effective way to solve problems with Post-it® Note. It starts off by showing simple key principles: (1) Chunking; capturing small information of data, (2) Problem Patterns, arranging and determining relationships, (3) Guiding decisions and keeping clear objectives, and (4) the *FOG* factor (Facts, Opinions, Guesses).

The core of the book provides 6 easy to use methods: (1) Post up, (2) Swap sort, (3) Top-down Tree, (4) Bottom-up Tree, (5) Information map and (6) Action Map. Note that "Information map" has nothing to do with Information Mapping®, which is both a registered trademark and different method owned by Information Mapping, Inc.

These methods are represented graphically with many examples to help you determine which method is best suited to find the solution for complex problems.

What I found most helpful in this book was the step-by-step procedures in every chapter. Every method has a clear definition of what it is and how and when it should be used. Grasping these methods will paint a clear picture towards the direction of a solution. I recommend this book to those that are looking for an effective, yet simple, way of solving problems.

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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful
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I'm the author of "Thinkertoys: A Handbook of Creative Thinking Techniques," and other books on creative thinking. As such, I read pretty much everything that's published that can be useful in facilitating creative thinking workshops and seminars. I find the ideas in this book fun,useful and extremely effective. I'm constantly recomending it to people looking for ways to become more creative in their personal and business lives.
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76 of 79 people found the following review helpful
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This book is a real wonder.

In a very friendly way, and without resorting to any technology beyond sticky notes, it introduces several concepts of computer science and systems engineering.

It can be used as a brainstorming tool, but it can also be used by us programmers as a gift to the non-programmers in our lives. It can serve as an exposition of what it is we do all day when we aren't cursing irritating APIs and OS misfeatures. This is about the part of our jobs that we love and that we have so much trouble explaining.

I'm delighted it's still in print. I love oddball books in general, and this is a great example. It really delivers much more than it claims to.

Don't hesitate for a minute to buy this one.
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Here you will find lots of constructive ideas and techniques on how to use Post-It® notes in workshops and meetings. I've used the `Post Up' on many occasions to energise people. Read more
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Most useful business book I own
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The table of contents is everything.
What is with offering the "look inside" feature but then blocking out all the actual content?

If your book has so little real content that allowing me to see the table... Read more
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Useful for teaching the Post-it technique to colleagues
For years, I've used Post-its in customer satisfaction process improvement with clients. This little gem of a book reviews many different problem-solving approaches using Post-its. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Pamela Cole
A nice refresher on some troubleshooting tools that Post-it Notes...
Okay, I'm a certified Post-it note addict, so this book was right up my alley, so right off the bat, it has an edge. Read more
Published 12 months ago by atmj
Needed More of Everything
I got this book because I wanted to learn more about problem-solving. Most people overcomplicate problems, so problem-solving with Post-Its is a great way to force people to start... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Garridon
Structure and technique
Let us sing the praises of the humble Post-it Note: portable, cheap, ubiquitous, low-power, easy to use. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Jorge Arango
Simple but powerful
I think I knew each of these techniques already on how best to use sticky notes but it's a pleasure to have all the techniques compiled into one place. Read more
Published 13 months ago by James Butler
Rapid Problem Solving with Post-It Notes
Looks ok, but the book had a binding error -- the first chapters were repeated, and the middle section was missing. Sending it back.
Published 18 months ago by Cynthia Coldren
ONLY THE BASICS
If you have never facilitated a session with post-its this book is a great start. If you are an advanced facilitator there's really nothing new here.
Published 19 months ago by Guillermo Gonzalez
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Problems come in all shapes and sizes. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
swap sort, information chunks, adding arrows, add arrows, project framework
Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Action Map, Information Map, Bottom-up Tree, Post-ito Note, Store Put, Store Use
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