Discusses many of the problems of coding style in C. The book aims to enable the readers to create their own standards, rather than imposing what may be arbitrary decisions. This is not a book of standards, but a book about standards.

C Style: Standards and Guidelines : Defining Programming Standards for Professional C Programmers

Computers & Technology

Straker, David

Programming Languages

PRENTICE/HALL

A Toolbook for Quality Improvement and Problem Solving

Business & Money

Management & Leadership

Exploring the idea of solving problems by using "Post-it" notes, this book shows how versatile they are for this purpose as they can hold information in one place or be rearranged. Also covered is the nature of problems and problem-solving, and six generic techniques that use "Post-it" notes.

Rapid Problem-Solving With Post-It Notes

Lund Humphries Pub Ltd

Creating an environment where Brainstorming is the norm instead of the exception can be a hard task, because contrary to popular beliefs, brainstorming isn't THE SOLUTION. Truly productive brainstorming sessions are part of a complete process. "Arthur Kaptein delivers on his promise by bringing you the ultimate resource for brainstormers and facilitators. From engaging top experts to giving you new techniques to lead the most productive and creative brainstorming sessions anywhere, you will refer to his book again and again for tips and guidance. It is a must-have reference that will ensure that you get practical results and that participants are engaged and see great value from the brainstorming sessions that you run." - Andrew Neitlich, Founder and Director, Center for Executive Coaching and author, Guerrilla Marketing for Coaches Ultimate Brainstorming looks at the basics of Brainstorming, and shares with you the views on Brainstorming of: Adam Sicinski, Andy Cohen, Bob Cother, Chris Griffiths, David Allen, Marshall Goldsmith, David Striker, Sunni Brown, and Shawn T. Coyne. “I have recently become disillusioned by the number of people, including supposed experts, who really do not understand creativity in general and brainstorming in particular. Sessions get called ‘brainstorming’ but are anything but. At last, Arthur Kaptein has set the record straight in this detailed and highly practical book, stuffed full of wisdom and tools to make brainstorming work. If you follow the methods described here, it could make you millions. Really.” - David Straker, author of creatingminds.org and (with Graham Rawlinson), “How to Invent (Almost) Anything” We take a look at the role of the facilitator by sharing with you 5 great tips by Sunni Brown, and a 9 step framework to organize your next brainstorming session. Ultimate Brainstorming is filled with clear, concise, and easy to use techniques, for facilitators, managers, and team leaders to get the best out of their Brainstorming Sessions. We collected 65 time tested techniques for facilitators, managers, and team leaders to get the best out of their Brainstorming Sessions. To help you Break the Ice, Brainstorm, and Evaluate Ideas during your next Brainstorming Session.

Ultimate Brainstorming: The Facilitator's Toolbox to Great Brainstorming

ALLEN, DAVID

Cohen, Andy

Goldsmith, Marshall

Coyne, Shawn T

Kaptein, Arthur

Cother, Bob

Business Culture

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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:<ul>
<li>The Post-up-Provides methods for getting information into chunks </li>
<li>The Swap Sort-Shows listing and organization methods </li>
<li>The Top-down Tree-Works when the nature of the problem is unknown</li>
<li>The Information Map-Maps messy problems and complex relationships </li>
<li>The Action Map-Plans actions or maps an existing process</li>
</ul>
 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:<ul>
<li>Are the right size to hold one piece of information from a problem</li>
<li>Are easily to attached to flat surfaces and stay put</li>
<li>Can be moved and reattached many times</li>
</ul>

Rapid Problem Solving with Post-It Notes

Da Capo Lifelong Books

'How to Invent (Almost) Anything' is comprehensive guide to innovation and inventing of all kinds. Written in simple language, it demystifies how to be creative, how to evaluate, select and develop ideas right through to implementation.Whether you are working alone or in teams, the book introduces a wide range of tools for thinking about ideas as well as the knowledge of the best solution routes, which have been researched with care by world experts in science and engineering.The book has been produced by two good friends who have been involved in innovation and creativity for many years. Graham is a psychologist who became an innovation consultant and David is an engineer who became a psychologist. Both are successful authors who have written across a range of subjects, from mathematics to management. There experiences include innovating, facilitating and managing idea creation and development for blue-chip companies like Coca-Cola and Hewlett Packard, as well as being judges at UK and other International Invention and Innovation Shows.Years in the making, the book was initially printed privately and successfully sold for a high price, but the economies of the internet are now being passed on to you in this great value Kindle edition.Quotes: "I found the book both light-hearted and profound. It deals with complex subjects with clarity and converts the complex into understandable fundamentals I can readily use as tools to see a problem in a different light."-- George Prince (Founder of Synectics Inc., a USA and World Creativity and Innovation Consultancy, for which Graham used to work): "An exciting integration of the art of scientific analysis and the science of creativity."-- Vincent Nolan, former Chairman, Synectics Ltd., author of Open to Change (1981), The Innovators Handbook (1989) and, with Martin Brooks, The Changemakers Toolkit (1996): "This is a very important book. It sums up the essence of inventiveness in a way that all others have failed to thus far."-- Jeffrey Hyman, Director, The Innovation Exchange, Rank Hovis McDougall: "If you really want to invent something, whatever it is, then read this book "-- Paul Birch, Innovation Consultant and former Corporate Jester for British Airways: ContentsToolbox 1: Logical1Analytical InventionPart A: Simple Science2Simple Science3A Simple Science Lens4Applied Simple ScienceToolbox 2: Scientific5Basic TRIZ6The TRIZ 7-step processPart B: Psychobabble7How the Brain Works8The Motivating Fire9Managing in a Complex WorldToolbox 3: Psychological10Getting Past the Blocks11Stimulating IdeasPart C: Putting it all togetherToolbox 4: Holistic12The TAO Pr

How to Invent Almost Anything: Creative and Analytical Decision Making

Engineering & Transportation

Rawlinson, D Straker G

Rawlinson, Graham

Engineering

Independently published

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