Upstream, 9780552176798
Paperback
Solve problems before they happen: think upstream, improve everything.

Upstream

how to solve problems before they happen

$24.09

  • Paperback

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    25 November 2024

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Summary

Upstream: Solve Problems Before They Happen

New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath asks what happens when we take our thinking upstream and try to prevent problems before they happen.

When we shift our energies upstream, we stop dealing with symptoms and we start fixing problems.

If we can stop crimes from being committed, we do not need to solve crimes. If we can prevent chronic illness from developing, we do not need to treat it later. If we provide affordable…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780552176798
ISBN-10:0552176796
Author:Dan Heath
Publisher:Transworld Publishers Ltd
Imprint:Penguin
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:25 November 2024
Weight:234g
Dimensions:197mm x 127mm x 20mm
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Critics Review

Upstream contains research and storytelling that informs, engages and, above all, entertains. If you want to stop firefighting problems and prevent them from happening in the first place, then you should read what Dan Heath has to say. * Charles Duhigg, author of bestsellers The Power of Habit and Smarter, Faster, Better *Dan Heath has written the ultimate primer on the power of prevention, a work that deserves a prominent place on every leader’s bookshelf. Packed with vivid stories and practical examples, Upstream is the rare book that can both revitalize your business and make our world a better place. * Daniel H. Pink, No. 1 New York Times bestselling author of When, Drive, and To Sell Is Human *Considers our chronic failure to address our problems before they hit us. * Financial Times *In a style reminiscent of Malcolm Gladwell and the Freakonomics team, Heath explores fascinating case studies from the business world and beyond… Upstream just might change the way you think about problem-solving. * Apple Books *An elegant manifesto… With the frenetic pace of modern life, Heath observes, it’s easy to become accustomed to putting out fires instead of looking for the spark that’s igniting them… This is a pragmatic guide for those seeking big changes on either an individual or organizational level. * Publishers Weekly *Psychology meets neuroscience and self-help in this engaging study by business writer Heath… A smart, provocative book that guides readers to better decision-making when confronting seemingly intractable problems. * Kirkus *

About The Author

Dan Heath

Dan Heath is the #1 New York Times bestselling co-author/author of six books, including Made to Stick, Switch, and The Power of Moments. His books have sold over four million copies worldwide and been translated into thirty-five languages. Dan also hosts the award-winning podcast What It’s Like To Be…, which explores what it’s like to walk in the shoes of people from different professions (a mystery novelist, a cattle rancher, a forensic accountant, and more). He lives in Durham, North Carolina.

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