Course Syllabus

I have a problem: I want it to go away.

I have a problem: I want the easiest, quickest, cheapest solution possible.

I/we have a problem, but I/we can't solve it because of money, people and personalities, powerful external forces . . .

Our problems are too big: there is no way to solve them.

Most people have said such things to themselves at some point. Problems come in many sizes and degrees of complexity, but they are unavoidable in life. Problem solving and decision making around solutions are essential skills. 

The good news is that many academics, business consultants, and leaders in all fields have explored these areas and have developed effective models and strategies that work. In Sections I-VII, this course will provide tools for effective and meaningful problem solving.   In Sections VIII and IX, we will cover decision making processes.