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.