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Curriculum: PrimeProblem™ Solving

Curriculum Information:

Curriculum Duration: 29 hrs
Audience: General Staff


Overview

The PrimeProblem Solving curriculum introduces easy-to-use strategies to solve a variety of workplace challenges from problems of small magnitude to those having a substantial impact on the organisation.


Courses

Course Title Description Duration
Solve Problems Together Recognize and identify the groups and individual roles in the problem solving process 1.5 hrs
The Problem Solving Process Identify the fundamental steps for effective problem solving and the attitudinal characteristics that facilitate success 1.5 hrs
Analyze Problems Creatively Explore several problem resolution methods and successfully facilitate a brainstorming session 2.5 hrs
Determine the Real Problem Create a focused problem statement using the Occam’s Razor method 3 hrs
Use Investigative Tools Analyze various elements associated with a stated problem using process-oriented methods 1.5 hrs
Gather Evidence Improve problem analysis procedures and the resulting decisions using several data gathering techniques 2.5 hrs
Interpret Data Use visual tools to interpret data 3 hrs
Solve Problems Methodically Discover Force Field Analysis and Solutions Fishbone Diagram problem solving techniques 2 hrs
Group-Based Solutions Discover Modified-Delphi, swapping, and visualization problem solving techniques 1.5 hrs
Cost-Benefit Solutions Recognize and apply cost-benefit analysis procedures 1.5 hrs
Sell Your Solution Persuade decision-makers to approve the proposed solution 1.5 hrs
Implement Decisions Identify progress points and areas for future improvement at the conclusion of the problem resolution process 1.5 hr
Working Together Recognize and overcome challenges that can hamper a general group consensus 2.5 hrs
The Nature of Groups Recognize challenging behaviors and successfully manage group responses 1.5 hrs
Ensure Group Success Generate successful problem solving decisions 1.5 hrs




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