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Don't Smash the Watermelon!: A Guide to Business Problem-Solving with Impact: Success... Without the Mess

Don't Smash the Watermelon!: A Guide to Business Problem-Solving with Impact: Success... Without the Mess

Noonan, Patrick S.
Segall, Lynne G.

Paperback

Business GeneralManagement

Publisher Price: $49.95

ISBN10: 1646872355
ISBN13: 9781646872350
Publisher: Ideapress Publishing
Published: Aug 18 2026
Pages: 474
Weight: 2.85
Height: 1.03 Width: 8.99 Depth: 8.91
Language: English
Are you solving problems--or smashing watermelons?

In a world where vague marching orders like Figure it out! are the norm, too many teams rush into action without truly understanding the problem. The result? They smash the watermelon with sloppy, haphazard problem-solving that leaves organizations wondering why their efforts fell flat.

In Don't Smash the Watermelon!, seasoned educators and consultants Patrick S. Noonan, PhD, and Lynne G. Segall draw on decades of experience teaching structured problem-solving to MBA students, executives, and professionals around the globe. This groundbreaking guide transforms the chaos of smash-and-grab approaches into a deliberate, actionable process that empowers individuals and teams to tackle even the most complex challenges.

Through field-tested frameworks, practical templates, and real-world examples, this book provides an end-to-end solution for effective problem-solving and communication. Whether you're a newly minted graduate, an experienced manager, or a senior executive, you'll learn how to:

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