What will I benefit?

You will develop your skills and knowledge so that you can analyze and solve business problems creatively, and confidently make proper decisions.

Course Objectives

    At the end of the training course, participants shall be able to:
  • Define and categorize work-related problems correctly
  • Apply the scientific-rational approach to solve work problems and make the appropriate related decisions
  • Apply creative thinking to suggest alternative solutions to problems
  • Practicing creative methods in solving administrative problems.
  • Make effective administrative decisions
  • Apply scientific tools to evaluate and choose the best decision from several available alternatives

Target Audience

Current Managers, supervisors, team leaders, or candidates for such positions

Course Outline

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Topics
  • Introduction to Problem Solving
  • Problem Definition
  • Types of problems in the workplace
  • Problems Solving and its relationship to Decision Making
  • The systematic approach of identifying workplace problems
  • Steps in Problem Solving (Rational Approach)
  • Problem identification
  • Collecting and Analyzing information
  • Development of alternative solutions
  • Evaluation of alternative solutions
  • Choosing of an optimal solution
  • Setting an action plan
  • Implementation of optimal solution
  • Follow up and evaluation of optimal solution
  • Problem Analysis Tools
  • Root Cause Analysis Method
  • The 5 Whys method
  • Six-question method
  • Ishikawa (Fishbone)diagram
  • Interrelation Diagram
  • Pareto principle
  • Creativity in PSDM
  • Define creativity in problem solving
  • Tools for creativity in problem solving: (brainstorming, reverse thinking, mind map)
  • Obstacles to creativity in problem solving
  • Common errors in solving problems
  • Decision Making
  • Introduction to Decision Making
  • The types of decisions that are usually taken in any organization
  • Decision Making vs. Decision Taking
  • Factors affecting decision-making
  • Levels of participation in decision-making
  • Advantages of a team approach to decision-making
  • The scientific-rational approach to decision-making
  • Steps to make a rational decision
  • Decision Evaluation Tools:
  • Force-field Analysis
  • Decision Matrix
  • Decision Tree
  • Increase the effectiveness of the decision
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Target Competencies
  • Research
  • Risk Analysis and Management
  • Root Cause Analysis/Troubleshooting
  • Problem solving
  • Collect and Interpret Information
  • Teamwork
  • Creative Thinking
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Leadership
  • Decision Making
  • Dependability
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Course Methodology
    This training course will be carried out through the use of best practices and the right combination of engaging and purposeful tools such as:
  • Practical, relevant case studies
  • Group activities and workshops
  • Related role plays
  • Experiential learning
  • Brain storming
  • Stimulating mental activities
  • Engaging team competitions
  • Suitable training Videos
  • Presentations
  • Self–assessments
  • Learning with Simulations and Games
Problem Solving and Decision Making (PSDM) (Virtual)
4200 SAR

5 Days

Course Dates

Start Date: 19 May 2024
End Date: 23 May 2024
Language: English
Location: online (Virtual)
Start Date: 17 November 2024
End Date: 21 November 2024
Language: Arabic
Location: online (Virtual)
*Prices do not include value added tax

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