"We have a problem " Ever heard those words - from a family member, a friend, or an employee? And how often have you taken the bait - finding yourself inevitably trapped, cornered, snookered - indeed, left with owning and dealing with a problem that was never yours to begin with? That is what this book is about - how instantly to recognize a problem, to smell a rat, to sense someone is passing the buck, and for you to rapidly determine whether you truly own the problem. How does this work? Read the book, and learn to effectively control interpersonal communication, interpersonal conflict, problem solving, and conflict management at home, at work, and in the real world. Wulf H Utian MD, PhD, DSc, a world-renowned physician, researcher, and lecturer, is widely recognized for his work in menopause and infertility. Interviewed regularly by the international media, he was honored by Good Housekeeping as "one of America's best physicians in women's health," by Ladies Home Journal as one of the "top ten researchers in women's health," by the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists in London for his achievements in the area of menopause, and was awarded the FDA Commissioner's Special Citation "for the collective outstanding performance of the 'Menopause and Hormones Information Campaign.' His experience in these and other activities has led to the UTIAN STRATEGY.