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Here’s a simple-sounding problem: Imagine a circular fence that encloses one acre of grass. If you tie a goat to the inside of the fence, how long a rope do you need to allow the animal access to ...

Corey Phelps, a strategy professor at McGill University, says great problem solvers are hard to find. Even seasoned professionals at the highest levels of organizations regularly... Corey Phelps, a ...

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Sometimes the smartest answer isn’t the most technical one. This collection highlights ingenious fixes that cut through ...