Problem Solving Techniques

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Free Online Course: Problem Solving Techniques provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 1-2 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Problem Solving Techniques is taught by Chris Croft.

Overview
  • Learn techniques for identifying the root cause of a problem, generating options, and selecting the best solution.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Introduction
    1. Identify the real problem
    • What's causing the problem
    • Asking the five whys
    • The Kepner-Tregoe process
    • Pareto analysis
    • Look at the whole system
    2. Generate Possible Solutions
    • Fast and slow thinking
    • Brainstorming
    • Mind maps
    • Decision trees
    • Boost your creativity
    3. Selecting the Best Solution
    • Intuition and logic
    • How to view the options
    • Rating charts
    • Don't settle for second best
    • Risk analysis
    • Team decisions
    • Sensitivity
    • The sunk cost paradox
    • Framing – subconscious and deliberate
    • Four simple rules for decision making
    • Consider implementation
    Conclusion
    • Summary