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What is the primary objective of asking the right questions in problem-solving?
What is the primary objective of asking the right questions in problem-solving?
- To assign blame to individuals
- To develop a corrective action plan
- To identify the root cause of the problem
- To filter through distractions and define the problem (correct)
Why is it essential to have a diverse team to solve a problem?
Why is it essential to have a diverse team to solve a problem?
- To encourage ownership and buy-in of the solution (correct)
- To reduce the workload of the team leader
- To assign tasks to individuals
- To increase the team size
What is the recommended team size for problem-solving?
What is the recommended team size for problem-solving?
- Less than 4 people
- Between 4-10 people (correct)
- No limit on team size
- More than 10 people
Who should be involved in the problem-solving process?
Who should be involved in the problem-solving process?
Why is it necessary to have a designated Champion in the problem-solving team?
Why is it necessary to have a designated Champion in the problem-solving team?
What is the outcome of not involving the right people in the problem-solving process?
What is the outcome of not involving the right people in the problem-solving process?
What is the primary role of the team leader in problem-solving?
What is the primary role of the team leader in problem-solving?
Why is it essential to empower the problem-solving team?
Why is it essential to empower the problem-solving team?
What is the primary objective of Step 6 in the corrective action plan?
What is the primary objective of Step 6 in the corrective action plan?
How can employees from different departments work together to achieve a common goal?
How can employees from different departments work together to achieve a common goal?
What is the purpose of Step 7 in the corrective action plan?
What is the purpose of Step 7 in the corrective action plan?
What should participants do when writing down ideas on index cards or paper?
What should participants do when writing down ideas on index cards or paper?
What is the outcome of the follow-up plan in Step 7?
What is the outcome of the follow-up plan in Step 7?
What is the primary goal of the collaborative brainstorming exercise?
What is the primary goal of the collaborative brainstorming exercise?
What should happen if the problem reoccurs after implementing the corrective action?
What should happen if the problem reoccurs after implementing the corrective action?
What is the purpose of Step 8 in the corrective action plan?
What is the purpose of Step 8 in the corrective action plan?
What is the primary goal of RCA in problem-solving?
What is the primary goal of RCA in problem-solving?
What should be the focus of the implementation of a solution in problem-solving?
What should be the focus of the implementation of a solution in problem-solving?
What is the primary objective of a corrective action plan?
What is the primary objective of a corrective action plan?
What is the purpose of the 'Good Ideas' activity in problem-solving?
What is the purpose of the 'Good Ideas' activity in problem-solving?
What is the recommended approach to achieving a common goal in problem-solving?
What is the recommended approach to achieving a common goal in problem-solving?
What should be the outcome of the implementation of a solution in problem-solving?
What should be the outcome of the implementation of a solution in problem-solving?
What is the primary benefit of using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) in problem-solving?
What is the primary benefit of using Root Cause Analysis (RCA) in problem-solving?
What should be the focus of the planning phase of a corrective action plan?
What should be the focus of the planning phase of a corrective action plan?
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Study Notes
Problem-Solving Strategies
- To achieve a common goal, employees from different departments can brainstorm a list of ideas in response to the question, "How can we work together to achieve our common goal?"
- Each participant should write down five ideas on how they can individually contribute to the achievement of the common goal.
Good Ideas Activity
- Objective: To come up with ideas for inter-team and inter-departmental collaboration for achieving common goals to correct organization problems.
- Time: 20 minutes
- Materials: Flipchart, felt-tipped pens, timer, and whistle
- Instructions:
- Specify a common goal that requires collaboration among different functions.
- Brainstorm a list of ideas in response to the question, "How can I (or my function) help to achieve this goal?"
- Produce a long list and shrink it down to the top five ideas.
- Announce a suitable time limit and blow a whistle to get participants' attention before the end of the allotted time.
Steps to Complete an Action Plan
- Step 6: Make certain all actions defined are completed as planned.
- Step 7: Follow-up plan - What actions will be completed in the future to ensure the root cause has been eliminated?
- Step 8: Validate and Celebrate - What were the results of the follow-up?
Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
- RCA doesn't come with instant results, but getting to the root cause of a problem solves it for good.
- The goal of problem-solving is to overcome obstacles and find a solution that best resolves an issue.
- Implementation of a solution requires planning and execution, with a focus on short implementation cycles with testing and feedback.
Identifying the Team
- A problem cannot be solved thoroughly by an individual, so use a team!
- The team should consist of SMEs or experts with a high degree of knowledge and authority to correct the problem.
- The team should be a small group of people (4-10) with process and product knowledge, available time, and authority to correct the problem.
- A designated Champion should oversee the problem until it is resolved.
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