Problem-Solving for Team Members and Leaders

Develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills to identify challenges, analyze root causes, and implement effective solutions as a team or leader.
January 08, 2026
12:00 PM - 02:00 PM (Eastern Time)
Duration: 1 Day
Hours: 2 Hours
Training Level: All Levels
Virtual Class Id: 54166
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$149.00 $249.00
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$199.00 $332.00
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About the course:

Problem-Solving for Team Members and Leaders” equips participants with practical, structured approaches to diagnosing, analyzing, and resolving workplace challenges. 

The course focuses on root-cause thinking, decision frameworks, data-driven insights, and collaborative problem resolution. Learners explore how to define problems clearly, break down complexity, evaluate alternatives, and communicate solutions effectively. Real-world scenarios and tools help participants reduce rework, prevent recurring issues, and improve team performance.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

  • Define problems clearly and separate symptoms from root causes.
  • Apply structured problem-solving frameworks to guide analysis.
  • Use qualitative and simple quantitative tools to assess issues.
  • Collaborate across functions to gather insights and perspectives.
  • Evaluate solution options based on impact, feasibility, and risk.
  • Communicate recommendations with clarity and confidence.
  • Create simple action plans and success criteria.
  • Prevent problem recurrence through lessons learned and continuous improvement.

Who Is the Target Audience?

This course is ideal for:

  • Team members who regularly troubleshoot issues or support operations.
  • New and aspiring leaders are responsible for guiding others through challenges.
  • Project contributors handling constraints, changes, and stakeholder expectations.
  • Supervisors, coordinators, and analysts looking to strengthen decision-making.
  • Anyone seeking more confidence in structured, repeatable problem-solving.

Basic Knowledge:

  • No formal analytical background required.
  • Willingness to engage in exercises and discussion.

Curriculum
Total Duration: 2 Hours
Introduction to Effective Problem-Solving

  • Why problem-solving matters
  • Common pitfalls (guessing, jumping to solutions)
  • Mindset of curiosity and continuous improvement

Defining the Problem Clearly

  • Problem statements vs. complaints
  • Clarifying scope and constraints
  • Identifying stakeholders and impacted parties

Separating Symptoms from Root Causes

  • Surface issues vs. upstream failures
  • Asking clarifying questions
  • Indicators vs. true drivers

Root Cause Tools

  • 5 Whys technique
  • Fishbone (Ishikawa) concept
  • Pareto thinking (80/20 considerations)

Gathering Data & Insights

  • Qualitative vs. quantitative information
  • Interviewing users, SMEs, and teammates
  • Avoiding assumption bias

Generating Solution Options

  • Divergent thinking techniques (brainstorming rules)
  • Avoiding “fixes that fail”
  • Leveraging team creativity

Evaluating Alternatives

  • Feasibility, cost, time, risk
  • Stakeholder impact
  • Value vs. effort prioritization

Decision-Making Frameworks

  • Pros & cons matrices
  • Impact/effort grids
  • Simple scoring systems

Action Planning

  • Assigning owners and deadlines
  • Communicating progress
  • Success criteria and KPIs

Communicating Solutions

  • Structuring a concise recommendation
  • Tailoring messages to audiences (leadership vs. peers)
  • Anticipating objections

Monitoring & Adjusting

  • Tracking effectiveness
  • Recognizing unintended consequences
  • Making small course corrections

Preventing Recurrence

  • Lessons learned repositories
  • Standardizing improved processes
  • Capturing decision rationale

Leading Team Problem-Solving

  • Facilitating collaboration (not dominating)
  • Encouraging psychological safety
  • Guiding accountable follow-through

Common Traps & How to Avoid Them

  • Confirmation bias
  • Analysis paralysis
  • Gut-based decision oversimplification