" Learning from Heroes: Strategic Thinking for Tackling Difficult Challenges - What's Needed for Problem Solving Beyond Talent or Effort " (Publisher: Nikkei Publishing, Author: Takuma Kudo / Dentsu Inc.) was released on October 29.

Trim size: B6, softcover, 196 pages, ¥1,500 + tax, ISBN 978-4-532-32220-5
"What if we could clear the various problems we face in work and life with the same enjoyment as playing a game...?" This desire gave birth to the strategic thinking "Game Map."
The "Game Map" reveals the mechanism behind positively solving problems hidden within games and applies it to real-world challenges. As a Creative Strategist at Dentsu Inc. tackling corporate problem-solving daily, the author presents a "strategy-building template" visible only to someone in his position, introducing it as a tool anyone can use.
Mastering this "Game Map" requires only one thing: fully embodying the role of the "hero" as a game player. By following this map on your adventure, you'll experience various solution processes and reach your goal without getting lost.
The underlying theory supporting the "Game Map" is an updated version of "strategy theory" utilized by professionals throughout history and across cultures. Therefore, it also provides business professionals involved in strategy formulation—such as those in sales, marketing, or HR—with an opportunity to revisit the fundamentals of strategy and elevate their skills.
Beyond conceptual explanations, the book meticulously details the steps to problem-solving through game-like examples. Its defining feature is that readers can put it into practice immediately, starting the day they finish reading—all they need is paper and pen. This is a book for anyone facing challenges they wish to overcome.