Problem Solving
Course
Inhouse
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Inhouse
Common problems are just that - all too common. What you need is a common language and approach to problem solving across the entire organisation. This course assists organisations in developing a standardised, yet flexible process that integrates easily into any current company format.
About this course
No previous knowledge is required.
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Course programme
Common problems are just that - all too common. What you need is a common language and approach to problem solving across the entire organisation. This course assists organisations in developing a standardised, yet flexible process that integrates easily into any current company format.
Prerequisites
- No previous knowledge is required.
Objectives
- Delegates will be able to :
- At the end of the course students will have a good understanding of the need to use time-saving systems to record and solve problems, and appreciate the use of the mind for logical thought rather than as a storage house for information. Lesson objectives help students become more comfortable with the course, and also provide a means to evaluate learning.
- Private course at your company office throughout the UK, at our training room or at an independent location, convenient to you
- Bespoke course (a course written to your specific needs) at your company office throughout the UK, at our training venue or at an independent location, convenient to you
- Comprehensive colour course manual and exercises
- Lunch (When at our training venue)
- Refreshments (When at our training venue)
- Relaxed refreshment area at our training room
Introduction
- Using a six step model
- Accepting ownership of problems
- Problem-solving vs. decision-making
- It's a learning process
- Assessing the problem
- Thinking logically and constructively
- Searching for information
- Asking the right questions
- Talking to the people who matter
- Tapping other sources
- Presenting the facts
- Identifying the gap
- Separating symptoms and causes
- Identifying the root cause
- Using other techniques
- Identifying outcomes and restraints
- Examining all available solutions
- Asking questions
- Exploring common pitfalls
- Thinking laterally
- Developing a single option
- Reaching an effective decision
- Deciding how to decide
- PMI - plus, minus, interesting
- Taking the logical route
- Relying on your instincts
- Avoiding the pitfalls
- Building a visual plan
- The art of delegation
- Maximising your chances
- Making things happen
- Learning from your results
Problem Solving