Details
As an individual, facts and knowledge can only go so far. Solving tough problems requires the ability to define the true problem, analyze the possible causes, create options, select the most feasible option, and then implement it. This One-day workshop should help individuals enhance their efforts to find sustainable solutions and learn new ways to approach problem-solving to reach win-win decisions.
Workshop topics include ways to:
- Increase awareness of problem solving steps and problem solving tools.
- Distinguish root causes from symptoms to identify the right solution for the right problem.
- Improve problem solving and decision making skills by identifying individual problem solving styles.
- Think creatively and work towards creative solutions.
- Recognize the top ten rules of good decision-making.
Base Cost
$229.90
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Delivery Method
Instructor Led classroom based training. Scheduled classes are normally held in Woodmead - near to Sandton in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. Stationary and textbook included. Refreshments, including 2 tea breaks and a cooked meal for lunch are provided. Contact hours are between 9am to 4pm.
Audience
Anybody
Pre-Requisites
Critical Thinking
Course Outline / Curriculum
You will spend the first part of the day getting to know participants and discussing what will take place during the workshop. Students will also have an opportunity to identify their personal learning objectives.
Module 1
- The Problem-Solving Model
- Gathering information
- Describe the problem
- Problem causes
- The 5 Whys
- Root Cause Analysis
- Brainstorming meetings
- Fish-bone Method
- Problem causes
Module 2
- The Problem Solving Model
- Using sleep
- The importance of exercise
- Visual thinking
- Building blocks
- Actors
- Action
- Objects
- Frames and Flow
- VISUAL WORKBOOK: The Visual Alphabet
- VISUAL WORKBOOK: People
- VISUAL WORKBOOK: Putting people in context
- VISUAL WORKBOOK: Adding extra meaning
- Brainstorming
- Thinking Hats
- Choosing the brainstorming team
- Identifying constraints
- Generating Ideas
- The six thinking hats
- Facilitating
Module 3
- The Problem Solving Model
- Decision-Making
- Decision-Making considerations
- Urgency of decision
- Size/Impact of decision
- Success factors
- Decision-Making Styles
- Autocratic style
- Participatory style
- Democratic style
- Consensus based decisions
- Decision-Making Techniques
- Decision-Making Matrix
- Pareto Chart
- Decision Tree
- Goals and Objectives
- SMART Goals and Objectives
- RACI
- Responsible
- Accountable
- Consulted
- Informed
- Implementation
- Measure success
- Conclusion
Schedule Dates and Booking
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Start Date | Branch | Duration | Status | |
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Wed 26 Feb 2020 | Woodmead | 1 Day | Provisional | |
Wed 22 Apr 2020 | Woodmead | 1 Day | Scheduled | Book Now |
Wed 1 Jul 2020 | Woodmead | 1 Day | Provisional | |
Wed 26 Aug 2020 | Woodmead | 1 Day | Provisional | |
Wed 28 Oct 2020 | Woodmead | 1 Day | Provisional |