Problem Solving And Decision Making

• Build and expand decision making, critical thinking and creative problem solving skills
• Apply logical and creative approaches to solving problems and making decisions
• The different thinking styles that people use when making decisions
• A step-by-step method to creative problem solving and decision-making
• Tools to help in creative problem solving and decision-making
• How to start thinking outside the box

COURSE OUTLINE

MODULE 1INTRODUCTION TO PROBLEM SOLVING

• Defining the Problem
• Determining Where the Problem Originated
• Defining the Present State and the Desired State
• Stating and Restating the Problem
• Analyzing the Problem
• Writing the Problem Statement

MODULE 2PROBLEM SOLVING CYCLE

• Identify the Problem
• Explore Possible Strategies
• Set Goals
• Look At Alternatives
• Select a Possible Solution
• Implement a Possible Solution
• Evaluate the Result

MODULE 2LIMITATIONS TO PROBLEM SOLVING

• Characteristics of Difficult Problems
• Barriers to Problem-Solving
• Steps to Effective Problem-Solving
• Case Study

MODULE 4APPLYING CRITICAL THINKING LEADERSHIP

• Make the Best Use of Time
• Tackle One Thing at a Time
• Step by Step Approach
• Record your Progress
• Modify your Habits
• Tackle your Autopilot Mode
• Change Perspective

MODULE 5INNOVATIVE DECISION MAKING SKILLS IN LEADERSHIP

• What is Decision-Making?
• Types of Decisions
• Individual and Group Decisions
• Decision-Making Process
• Innovative decision making process
• Improve Your Decision-Making as a leader

MODULE 6WRAP UP ALL MODULES

• Summary of all modules
• Question and answers session
• Action plan development