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Profit from Science

Solving Business Problems using Data, Math, and the Scientific Process

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  • © 2015

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Authors:
  1. George Danner
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  • An original approach to problem solving through experience, Profit From Science presents solutions to big problems that business face and that is going back to the discipline of the scientific method
  • Companies from around the world use this author to help them solve some of the most complex problems organizations face to great results
  • In this book he will share with businesses how to add the discipline of the scientific method to strategic planning and decisions
  • The author's unique profile makes him called on by the media regularly to discuss how analytics are helping business solve problems and create innovation changes

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Table of contents (10 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xii
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  2. Introduction

    • George Danner
    Pages 1-6

  3. Hello World

    • George Danner
    Pages 7-32

  4. Methods and Madness

    • George Danner
    Pages 33-65

  5. Data

    • George Danner
    Pages 67-95

  6. The Art of Science: Visualization

    • George Danner
    Pages 97-120

  7. Tools of the Trade: The Technology of Problem Solving

    • George Danner
    Pages 121-143

  8. Using Your New Superpower

    • George Danner
    Pages 145-173

  9. Setting the Stage: The Making of a Great Problem-Solving Team

    • George Danner
    Pages 175-200

  10. Implications for the Future

    • George Danner
    Pages 201-224

  11. Afterword

    • George Danner
    Pages 225-230

  12. Back Matter

    Pages 231-236
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About this book

In Profit From Science , author George Danner presents solutions to the big problems that modern business face solutions that are grounded in logic and empiricism. This book instructs business leaders in how to add the discipline and technical precision of the scientific method to their strategic planning and decision making.

Reviews

'This book presents a step change in the art and science of solving complex business challenges, however the implications of George's work on corporate strategy and decision making are nothing short of transformational. Everyone shaping a company should have these tools.' Wayne Wisniewski, President and COO, Eagle Hydrocarbons

"George Danner's book goes to the heart of better decision making and shows us how to achieve it. Borrow the best from scientific processes- develop hypotheses, analyse data, use best modelling techniques, test the evidence under various scenarios, be objective and transparent , be prepared to experiment and problem solving improves. It sounds simple and yet so many businesses lack the internal processes and disciplines to achieve this. " Professor Vicky Pryce, Former Joint Head of the UK Government's Economic Service

About the author

George Danner is President of Business Laboratory, LLC, an award-winning consultancy that uses the very latest scientific techniques and methods to improve the performance of mid-size and large organizations through problem solving, the optimization of existing practices, and advanced forecasting. George specializes in the application of agent-based simulation modeling, Monte Carlo simulation. George has 30 years of experience in corporate strategy, specifically operational and financial analysis, across a wide variety of industries: manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, transportation, and financial services.

Prior to founding Business Laboratory, George held executive positions at nGenera Corporation, Industrial Science LLC (as founder), and Arthur Andersen. Business Laboratory clients include BP, Sun Microsystems, Schlumberger, Manpower, Target Corporation, AstraZeneca, TIAA-CREF, National Grid (UK), TD Ameritrade, Schlumberger, and the US Navy.

George has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Master of Science in Management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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