• The Analytical Tools including Theory and Workshop Exercises
- Tool No. 1 - Brainstorming
- Tool No. 2 - Matrix Table
- Tool No. 3 - Check Sheet
• The Analytical Tools
- Tool No. 4 - Pareto Diagram
- Tool No. 5 - Flow Chart
- Tool No. 7 - Cause & Effect Diagram
- Tool No. 7 - Graphs & Charts
• Essential elements in problem-solving
• Defining a problem
• Why the need for problem-solving
• Reasons problems are not solved
• Ways of identifying possible causes
• Techniques of proposing solutions or alternatives
• Evaluate solutions or alternatives
• Ways of generating ideas
• Implementing solutions
• Different types of problem-solving methods- SCIENTIFIC
1. Goal-setting method
• Propose alternatives
• Analyze alternatives
• Select the best alternatives
• Plan and take action Evaluate results
2. Pro and con method
• Setting the goal
• Identify the ultimate decision
• Factors which are for and against
• Proposing alternatives
3. Force-Field method
• Write the goal
• List driving and restraining methods
• Deciding the favoring and resisting changes
• Developing an action plan
4. ABC Method
• Analyse the alternatives
• Balance the benefits
• Calculate contingencies
• Make decision
• Decision-making models: Problem-solving
1. 5W-H method
• Causes of dissatisfaction
• Who is involved?
• Place of happening
• Reasons of happening
2. Opportunity method
• Listing problems
• Availability of Opportunities
Decision-making models: Group
1. Consensus method
• Describing the problem
• Listing possible alternatives
• Reviewing and setting priorities
• Work towards consensus
• Implement the decision
• Evaluate the results
2. Collaborative method
• Levelling
• Listening skills
• Validating
• Behaving assertively