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Causal mapping is a tool that enables you to make sense of challenging situations so that you can get more out of them. A causal map is a word and arrow diagram in which ideas and actions are causally linked with one another through the use of arrows. Typically, only specialists such as physical or social scientists and operations researchers know about causal mapping and the tool is therefore not widely known or its broad applicability understood. Until now there has been no guidance available on how to make use of the tool for more general purposes. This book lets managers understand the theory and practice of causal mapping in layman's terms for use in both individual and group settings. It shows managers how to develop and use action-oriented strategy maps and logic models in business decision making. The authors show how causal mapping can be used as a tool to make sense of challenging situations and develop effective business responses.
Product Details
Author:
John M. Bryson
Paperback:
396 pages
Publisher:
Wiley
Publication Date:
August 23, 2004
Language:
English
ISBN:
0470869151
Product Length:
9.0 inches
Product Width:
6.0 inches
Product Height:
0.85 inches
Product Weight:
1.28 pounds
Package Length:
8.9 inches
Package Width:
5.98 inches
Package Height:
0.87 inches
Package Weight:
1.28 pounds
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5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Great idea, confusing presentation Jan 23, 2010
By Darrell Costello I agree with the authors that visually organizing and mapping ideas can be a tremendous help in making sound decisions. I also thought the examples the authors chose to illustrate the value of mapping were appropriate and showed clear cases where these techniques can be very helpful in planning and decision making.
My main problem with the book was that I found the organization of the material confusing. Idea mapping is a simple concept that, if presented clearly, doesn't require over 300 pages of explanation and examples. I was also a little put off by the numerous plugs for the authors' various products related to causal mapping.
I hope the authors will continue to promote the causal mapping ideas presented in this book because they certainly can be lead to much better decisions BUT I think they need to come up with a shorter, simpler, clearer explanation for how to apply these techniques.
6 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Don't waste your money and time May 08, 2008
By Vivek Very amateurish writing style. I expected a better attempt from "professors" than such pathetic and childish approach. Authors almost insult the readers' intelligence by
1. Thinking that they have some really unique idea which no one has ever tried before.
2. Wasting many pages in the beginning just to get to the point and repeating the same basic idea with unending anectodes; which ultimately feels like elementary craft class.
The subject could and should have been presented in a better way by getting help from some professional writer. Sheer waste of paper it's written on.