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Problem-Solving Today

Standards for New Leaders in a Changing Environment

Louis J. Pepe

This book is meant to provide a glimpse into differing facets of organizational management that allows for continued success through refinement of skills promoting operational awareness in today’s rapidly evolving world of business.

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Rowman & Littlefield Publishers / Association of School Business Officials post copub titles
Pages: 132 • Trim: 6½ x 9
978-1-4758-5451-0 • Hardback • March 2021 • $67.00 • (£52.00)
978-1-4758-5452-7 • Paperback • March 2021 • $34.00 • (£25.00)
978-1-4758-5453-4 • eBook • March 2021 • $32.00 • (£25.00)
Subjects: Education / Professional Development, Education / Administration / General, Education / Leadership

Louis J. Pepe is assistant superintendent/CFO for the City of Summit Public Schools in Union County, New Jersey. He has more than 30 years of leadership experience between military, private and public service focused on leadership, management, operations, and administration. Lou is a speaker, mentor, and adjunct professor at Montclair State University. His knowledge and success have positioned him as a go-to resource for other professionals throughout the industry.

Foreword

Preface

Acknowledgments

PART I The Need for Problem Solving

Chapter 1 – The Importance of Problem Solving Skills (Beyond I.Q.)

Chapter 2 – A Step-by-step Process to Problem Solving

Chapter 3 – Factors Affecting Our Approach to Problem Solving

Chapter 4 – The Power of Reason

PART II The Value of Problem Solving

Chapter 5 – The Importance of Research

Chapter 6 – The Importance of Networking

Chapter 7 – Empowering Leaders at Every Level

PART III Implementing Solutions

Chapter 8 – The Role of Communications

Chapter 9 – The Courage to Solve

Chapter 10 – Controlling our Environments

Epilogue/Conclusion

References

Notes

The secret’s out – even seasoned professionals appreciate a mentor when facing what seems to be an insurmountable problem. Lou Pepe’s Problem-Solving Today is like having that calm voice of reason in your back pocket ready to lead you through a step by step process for problem-solving. A must-read of examples from his 30+ year career with common sense advice based on research-based practices of how to define, analyze, and create solutions to the problem. Learn from failures and successes of others as you learn what to do or not do to find the best path to resolution.


— Claire Hertz, CSBA, SFO, Deputy Superintendent, Business & Operations, Portland Public Schools, Portland, OR; 2015 ASBO International Eagle Award Winner and President ASBO International, 2020


PROBLEM-SOLVING TODAY provides leaders with a practical instrument that incorporates a pragmatic approach to an overlooked, yet much needed, essential skill set of solving real issues within intricate and fluid organizational environments. Kudos to Lou Pepe for sharing this long overdue framework of problem-solving that combines a very successful practitioner's experience with relevant research.


— Brian Zychowski, EdD, Chief Education Officer, North Brunswick Twp. Schools; 2019 Middlesex Co. Superintendent of the Year, 2018 NJASA Distinguished Educator Award, and Past President NJAS


Real problem solving takes strength, courage, and determination – all skills that Lou Pepe has in abundance. Problem Solving, part of the Reality Based Leadership series, is essential reading for all of us, and never more than right now. Pepe shares through his real-life experiences how to face today’s problems and how to move forward in meeting the challenges of tomorrow.


— Siobhán McMahon, Chief Operations Officer, ASBO International


The one thing that separates a leader from everyone else in an organization is that he or she DECIDES, and they must decide when they are going to decide. Decision-making is in many ways the essence of leadership and Louis Pepe’s Problem-Solving Today gives every leader practical advice to deal with daily challenges of maneuvering their organization in an increasingly complex environment.


— Jeff McCausland, PhD, Founder and CEO, Diamond6 Leadership and Strategy, LLC, and Visiting Professor of International Security Affairs at Dickinson College


Problem-Solving Today

Standards for New Leaders in a Changing Environment

Cover Image
Hardback
Paperback
eBook
Summary
Summary
  • This book is meant to provide a glimpse into differing facets of organizational management that allows for continued success through refinement of skills promoting operational awareness in today’s rapidly evolving world of business.

Details
Details
  • Rowman & Littlefield Publishers / Association of School Business Officials post copub titles
    Pages: 132 • Trim: 6½ x 9
    978-1-4758-5451-0 • Hardback • March 2021 • $67.00 • (£52.00)
    978-1-4758-5452-7 • Paperback • March 2021 • $34.00 • (£25.00)
    978-1-4758-5453-4 • eBook • March 2021 • $32.00 • (£25.00)
    Subjects: Education / Professional Development, Education / Administration / General, Education / Leadership
Author
Author
  • Louis J. Pepe is assistant superintendent/CFO for the City of Summit Public Schools in Union County, New Jersey. He has more than 30 years of leadership experience between military, private and public service focused on leadership, management, operations, and administration. Lou is a speaker, mentor, and adjunct professor at Montclair State University. His knowledge and success have positioned him as a go-to resource for other professionals throughout the industry.

Table of Contents
Table of Contents
  • Foreword

    Preface

    Acknowledgments

    PART I The Need for Problem Solving

    Chapter 1 – The Importance of Problem Solving Skills (Beyond I.Q.)

    Chapter 2 – A Step-by-step Process to Problem Solving

    Chapter 3 – Factors Affecting Our Approach to Problem Solving

    Chapter 4 – The Power of Reason

    PART II The Value of Problem Solving

    Chapter 5 – The Importance of Research

    Chapter 6 – The Importance of Networking

    Chapter 7 – Empowering Leaders at Every Level

    PART III Implementing Solutions

    Chapter 8 – The Role of Communications

    Chapter 9 – The Courage to Solve

    Chapter 10 – Controlling our Environments

    Epilogue/Conclusion

    References

    Notes

Reviews
Reviews
  • The secret’s out – even seasoned professionals appreciate a mentor when facing what seems to be an insurmountable problem. Lou Pepe’s Problem-Solving Today is like having that calm voice of reason in your back pocket ready to lead you through a step by step process for problem-solving. A must-read of examples from his 30+ year career with common sense advice based on research-based practices of how to define, analyze, and create solutions to the problem. Learn from failures and successes of others as you learn what to do or not do to find the best path to resolution.


    — Claire Hertz, CSBA, SFO, Deputy Superintendent, Business & Operations, Portland Public Schools, Portland, OR; 2015 ASBO International Eagle Award Winner and President ASBO International, 2020


    PROBLEM-SOLVING TODAY provides leaders with a practical instrument that incorporates a pragmatic approach to an overlooked, yet much needed, essential skill set of solving real issues within intricate and fluid organizational environments. Kudos to Lou Pepe for sharing this long overdue framework of problem-solving that combines a very successful practitioner's experience with relevant research.


    — Brian Zychowski, EdD, Chief Education Officer, North Brunswick Twp. Schools; 2019 Middlesex Co. Superintendent of the Year, 2018 NJASA Distinguished Educator Award, and Past President NJAS


    Real problem solving takes strength, courage, and determination – all skills that Lou Pepe has in abundance. Problem Solving, part of the Reality Based Leadership series, is essential reading for all of us, and never more than right now. Pepe shares through his real-life experiences how to face today’s problems and how to move forward in meeting the challenges of tomorrow.


    — Siobhán McMahon, Chief Operations Officer, ASBO International


    The one thing that separates a leader from everyone else in an organization is that he or she DECIDES, and they must decide when they are going to decide. Decision-making is in many ways the essence of leadership and Louis Pepe’s Problem-Solving Today gives every leader practical advice to deal with daily challenges of maneuvering their organization in an increasingly complex environment.


    — Jeff McCausland, PhD, Founder and CEO, Diamond6 Leadership and Strategy, LLC, and Visiting Professor of International Security Affairs at Dickinson College


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