Problem Solving is a fundamental activity in Continuous Improvement. We solve problems every day without thinking about how we solve them. However, without a strategy, a company will have pockets of problem-solving ability and struggle with improvements in the long run. To face the challenges of the competitive marketplace, an organization should develop an army of problem solvers. To develop this army requires a strategic way of looking at problems and classifying them into workable segments.
This seminar will help you gain a problem-solving strategy utilizing four categories and help you go from reactive troubleshooting to creative permanent solutions. All four types use the basic elements common to any problem-solving activity. Effectively identifying and communicating the type and required actions will help any company attain stability, sustain gains and continually improve towards its ultimate vision. It will create a common language about problems and help you quickly classify the situation, and therefore resolve the problem in the most efficient manner.
Benefits to the company:
· Better Communication – Knowing what type of problem leads to a better understanding of the situation and the level of response required.
· Better Risk Handling – With many different perspectives, categorizing a problem allows an organization to better anticipate the risks and mitigate them efficiently.
· Better Time Management – Understanding the severity of the situation allows an organization to utilize its resources better.
· It Motivates You to Think Unconventionally - When you approach problems proactively and believe that you have the ability to solve them, your solutions may become more unconventional. Through the consistent use of problem-solving, you may support your organization in making their products, services or the entire company more competitive.
