Team Based Problem Solving

Course Length: 1 day

Team Based Problem Solving presents a five stage model of problem solving that uses the fundamentals of Peter Senge's systems thinking to find solutions and to enhance decision-making. This powerful methodology teaches you how to identify defeating aspects of quick fixes and how to create long-term solutions. This approach demonstrates that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and that total system collaboration is the key to high performance.

Key Topics

  • Identifying the toughest chronic problems
  • Conducting situation and problem analyses
  • Testing mental models and assumptions; getting to the root cause
  • Understanding systems thinking fundamentals
  • Applying the five stage problem solving methodology
  • Mapping the most challenging problems
  • Recognizing the trouble with quick fixes - negative loops
  • Applying the concepts

-  Case Study One: American Motorcycle
-  Case Study Two: Craven Computer Products

  • Understanding the five problem archetypes
  • Generating systems solutions
  • Turning ideas into actions -- how to get it done right

Instructors

 Barry Flicker

BARRY FLICKER, author of Working at Warp Speed, is a nationally known expert on the of developing high performance organizations through leadership development, project management, team building, communication and negotiating skills. He helps organizations resolve conflict, optimize change and produce quality results by discovering their most efficient blend of technical and behavioral assets.

Barry brings 20 years of management experience in the computer industry to the design and delivery of corporate training programs. The elements of creativity, inspiration and nonlinear problem solving reflect his years of experience in management.

This expertise blended with his skills as a performing artist in the fields of magic, acting and standup comedy present a refreshing approach to training. Participants consistently rate his programs "Excellent and entertaining!"


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