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Practical Problem Solving
After participating in this course, you will be able to:
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Understand how culture and the way you work connect to practical problem solving.
Understand how to better identify problems and why problems are gold.
Discuss how to build a problem solving culture.
Demonstrate at the Gemba an 8 step practical problem solving methodology.
Description:
Solving problems in a practical and repeatable manner ensures a higher level of success. Participants will learn the tools and necessary steps to prevent the reoccurrence of
problems by eliminating its cause . This is not a exercise in theory but a practical application of the tools using the clients own problems. Kaizen Institute follows the 8 step
methodology to problem solving made famous at Toyota
Objective:
To provide the participants with the knowledge and skills to start solving problems using the 8 steps. This can be used to create more reliable processes, improve service levels,
create shorter lead-times, decrease capital expenditures deliver reduce costs and improve quality levels internally and externally.
Who should attend:
Private and public sector Team leaders, Supervisors, Managers and Technical personal .
Program Outline:
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Why problems are gold
Visual controls and standards
The necessary principles of problem solving
7 Quality tools (overview)
Review and apply the 8 steps
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Clarify the problem
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Break down the problem
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Set a Target
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Analyze the root cause
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Develop countermeasures
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See countermeasures through
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Evaluate both results and process
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Standardize successful processes
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3.5 – 4 days with customer problems identified in advance
2 days without using customer example problems
Why Problems are Gold !