Topic-Level Outline
Days: 1
Prerequisites: None
Unit 1: Problem solving basics
Topic A:0 Fundamentals of problem solving
A-1: Discussing problem solving
A-2: Handling problems
A-3: Identifying problems
Topic B:0 Effective problem-solving approaches
B-1: Discussing effective problem-solving approaches
Unit 2: Problem solving in the corporate world
Topic A:0 Problem solvers
A-1: Identifying problem solvers and their skills
Topic B:0 The corporate problem-solving culture
B-1: Identifying the corporate culture
Unit 3: Problem-solving process
Topic A:0 Identifying problems
A-1: Analyzing the situation
A-2: Gathering information
A-3: Identifying solution criteria
Topic B:0 Committing to a solution
B-1: Generating solutions
B-2: Choosing the best solution
B-3: Implementing a solution
Topic C:0 Confirming problem elimination
C-1: Measuring solution success
C-2: Managing solution project
C-3: Communicating problem-solving changes
Unit 4: Critical thinking and information analysis
Topic A:0 Critical thinking
A-1: Developing reasoning skills
A-2: Developing logic skills
Topic B:0 Quantitative analysis
B-1: Discussing quantitative analysis techniques
B-2: Examining financial analysis techniques
B-3: Discussing forecasting techniques
Topic C:0 Qualitative analysis
C-1: Discussing qualitative analysis techniques
C-2: Thinking creatively in problem solving
C-3: Using analogies in problem solving
C-4: Discussing mind mapping
Unit 5: Problem-solving teams
Topic A:0 Managing problem-solving teams
A-1: Building a problem-solving team
A-2: Conducting team meetings
Topic B:0 Driving a successful team
B-1: Encouraging team members
B-2: Interacting with team members