GBMP

When: Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Where: Cabot Corporation, 157 Concord Road, Billerica MA
Time: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Cost: $299 for GBMP Member, $399 for non-members

Overview: A hands-on, one-day course providing instruction how to increase problem solving and decision-making skills.  Participants will explore the necessary components in understanding a problem and exploring viable solutions.  Topics discuss include how to develop a clear understanding of the problem, developing criteria for the solution, generating a list of solution and analyzing the impact of the best fit solution. This course utilizes the tell/show/do method though mini lectures, demonstrations, discussions, group exercises, case studies, feedback and coaching,

After taking this class attendees will be able to: 

• Identify the key elements in problem definition
• State the importance of generating decision making criteria
•  State the importance of weighing each solution against the criteria
•  Analyze the impact of the proposed solution

Who should attend?  Every area in a company can benefit from this introductory course and therefore is appropriate for all levels and disciplines within the organization. This course is appropriate for all levels and discipline within an organization, from all types of organizations, including manufacturing production, offices, hospitals, clinics and more.

Time Commitment: 8 hours

Course Topics:

• The importance of a clear understanding of the nature of the problem
• Identifying the must and wants in the solution
• Generating a list of solutions and evaluating the solutions against the must and wants
• Deciding the best solution
• Analyzing the impact of the implementation of the solution