Rapid Problem Solving with Post-It Notes
by David Straker

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Summary: 5 Stars

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.

Summary of Rapid Problem Solving with Post-It Notes

Problem Solved!

• 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

• 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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