Chief Problem Officer - Senior corporate executives with power but no authority

Author: Sun Jiwei
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: "A small breach may sink a mighty dyke," but the problems in enterprises are far more severe than "small breaches" because problems have the ability to inflate themselves, and crises are often the result of accumulated issues. Therefore, forward-thinking and detail-oriented enterprises have shifted from "crisis management" to "problem management." Under the leadership of Dr. Sun Jiwei, China's first problem management expert, this series of problem management books, written by a team of problem management experts, is based on existing achievements in problem management both domestically and internationally. Combining years of practical experience and systematic research, the authors explain the theory and application of "problem management" in an accessible and engaging manner. The series as a whole is characterized by originality, practicality,, and systematicity. The authors use humorous language, unique perspectives, and a straightforward style to present "problem management" as an emerging management model in a simple and vivid way, giving it a sense of "substance and style." CEOs, due to their limited time and energy, may find it difficult to implement problem management solely through their own efforts. The Chief Problem Officer (CPO) can take on responsibilities that the CEO wants to but lacks the time or energy for, or which they are not fully equipped to handle due to their knowledge structure. Therefore, the CPO is the catalyst and breakthrough point for problem management. Most enterprises are not lacking in labor models with the spirit of "the ox," who work diligently and steadily, nor in creative talents or idea generators. What they need to introduce or cultivate are Chief Problem Officers who think like officials and act like soldiers. This book provides a comprehensive set of solutions for the Chief Problem Officer's role analysis, appointment and assessment, skill enhancement, and role fulfillment, following the path of "qualified" → "excellent" → "outstanding."