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Upstream

How to solve problems before they happen

Dan Heath

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English
Penguin (Transworld)
26 November 2024
New in Penguin paperback, New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath asks what happens when we take our thinking upstream and try to prevent problems before they happen.

'Informs, engages and, above all, entertains' Charles Duhigg, bestselling author of The Power of Habit

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 housing, we won't need shelters for the homeless.

Looking to business, politics, and society, Dan Heath shows us that we have the capacity to solve some of our thorniest personal, organisational and societal issues. We just need to start to think about the system rather than the symptoms. Drawing on insights from his extensive research, as well as hundreds of new interviews with unconventional problem solvers, Dan delivers practical solutions for preventing problems rather than simply reacting to them.

'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
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Imprint:   Penguin (Transworld)
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 197mm,  Width: 127mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   234g
ISBN:   9780552176798
ISBN 10:   0552176796
Pages:   336
Publication Date:  
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Primary ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

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.

Reviews for Upstream: How to solve problems before they happen

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 *


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