PPT on Problem Solving in Management short and simple stages of problem solving how to solve problem solving advantages of problem solvimg

1. Problem Solving

2. Define Problem Solving
• The key to a good problem definition is ensuring
that you deal with the real problem – not its
symptoms. For example, if performance in your
department is substandard, you might think the
problem is with the individuals submitting work.
However, if you look a bit deeper, the real issue
might be a lack of training, or an unreasonable
workload.

3. Ways to Solve Management
Problems
• Prioritize Problems
• Focus on Problem You control
• Utilize Root Cause Analysis
• Make Decisions With Facts
• Break the Problem Down
• Use your team
• Obtain Objective Input
• Hire a Consultant

4. The Four Stages of Problem-Solving
1. Define the Problem
2. Brainstorm Alternatives
3. Choose the Best Strategy
4. Implement Your Solution

5. Essential skills for successful
problem-solving
•Honing problem-solving skills
 Practicing brainstorming activities such as mind
mapping
Working through logic puzzles and games like
Sudoku
Keeping an idea journal where you joy down all
your ideas, no matter how out-of-the box

6. Essentials skills for successful
problem-solving
•Demonstrating Problem solving
on Your Resume
 Reduced safety violations 30 percent by installing
strategically placed railing on the production floor
Cut shipping expenses by 10 percent quarterly
with customized software solutions

7. Advantage of Team Problem Solving
• Better Thinking
• Better Risk Handling
• Better Communication
• Increase Understanding
• Increased Number of Solutions
• Helps to increase the team’s potential
• Higher Commitment

8. Disadvantages of Team Problem-
Solving
• Increased Competition
• Level of Confirmation
• Lack of Objective guidelines
• Time Constraints
• Unequal participation
• Unwillingness to Participate
• Lack of team spirit

9. Thank you
SYED
SADATH
MBA-CMRU