A New Approach to Corporate Problem        Solving, Planning and Innovation

This seminar examines a holistic approach to real-world corporate problem solving through seven principles. These principles dramatically improve the quality of problem-solving while establishing a repeatable and reliable methodology for the entire organization.

Description
Entrepreneurial companies of all types share the commonality of facing a constant series of problems and opportunities. Yet the techniques they use for solving them are typically not taught in school. Often, managers default to the “scientific method”. They break a problem into its component parts, conduct detailed data collection and analysis, and then put it all back together again in the hope of an effective solution. But while this approach may work for scientific discovery, it’s not the most effective technique for the business world. This seminar explores a new approach to problem solving and implementation called Breakthrough Thinking, resulting in a more consistent and reliable methodology for entrepreneurs and their organizations.

Participants will learn

• How to create the best workplace environment for problem solving,
• How to expand their problem definition techniques to see the bigger picture,
• How to create and evaluate innovative solutions,
• How to use a systems approach to solution analysis,
• How to avoid paralysis by analysis,
• How to maximize solution diversity while ensuring successful implementation, and
• How to fix things before they break.

Method
Instruction will be through selected readings, lectures and group exercises.

Who Should Attend?
Executive managers facing major strategic opportunities and problems, and front-line managers with persistent operational and personnel problems.