Course Overview
There are a variety of problem solving methods used throughout business today most of which use a team based approach. However to gain their maximum potential the selected approach needs to be correctly applied and managed. Quite often teams will be tasked to resolve a particular problem only to have the project stall or take longer than anticipated.
Having a clear understanding of the problem faced, the required objective and delivery timeline is key. This enables the most appropriate problem solving methodology to be selected along with a business owner and suitable team of process experts. A delivery plan can then be completed and the problem solving activity managed through to successful completion.
Successful problem resolution incorporates more than just tools and techniques. Softer skills such as understanding team roles, team dynamics, engagement methods and facilitation skills are also key ingredients for success. This course provides an excellent foundation in the methodologies and tools commonly used in problem solving activities today.
The GBS Managing Problem Solving course has been designed to equip managers, team leaders and improvement leads with the practical skills, tools, and structured methodologies for problem solving activities.
Practitioner level courses are designed specifically for professionals that are currently practicing quality and are in, or aspire to middle management. These certified courses will provide professionals with the practical skills to apply in their role and organisation.
Completion of two Practitioner level courses, together with demonstrable work experience, can lead to the gold standard Chartered Quality Professional (CQP) status, which is recognised alongside other roles with Chartered status.
Please note, this course can be delivered as virtual instructor led training (VILT), face to face, or it can be delivered with a blend of both formats. We will customise the content and duration in line with your learning and development requirements.
Typical learning outcomes
- Different improvement methodologies, tools and techniques commonly used in process improvement
- Define customer requirements and facilitate data generation about a problem from a customer/stakeholder viewpoint
- How to use a structured problem-solving methodology to ensure robust management of problems and business risk
- Facilitate a team in the generation of appropriate robust standardisation and solutions to improve customer satisfaction
- Describe where problem-solving methodologies customer and stakeholder requirements must be included and considered
- Ability to describe and select appropriate process management methodologies
Course format options
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