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Generating Solutions to Business Problems
Learn how to find the best solutions to complex business problemsPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 5 lessons.
Intermediate Provider : Andrea Terrell 5 Lessons · 14m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
Once a problem and its cause are accurately identified, businesses are then challenged to determine the right solution to the problem. When investigating any problem solution, there may be many issues and possible solutions to consider. There are many ways to find a solution, such as through brainstorming sessions. But how can you make the most of brainstorming sessions? What are some common mistakes people make when solving problems in the workplace, and what can you do to avoid them?
In these lessons on Generating Solutions, you will learn about several methods that you can use to generate possible solutions and host effective brainstorming sessions. You will also learn about other tools that can help you systematically organize the factors that are important to consider when evaluating a potential solution to a problem. By the end of this course, you will be able to recognize common problem-solving pitfalls, so that you can avoid them.
What You'll Learn
- Create the optimal brainstorming environment to generate possible solutions
- Apply methods and tools for generating solutions to business problems
- Select the best solution using systematic tools for organizing important factors
- Recognize common problem-solving pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Host effective brainstorming sessions while avoiding common mistakes
Key Takeaways
- Once a problem and its cause are identified, businesses must determine the right solution among many possible options.
- Brainstorming is one method for generating possible solutions, and there are ways to make the most of brainstorming sessions.
- Tools can help systematically organize the factors important to consider when evaluating a potential solution.
- Recognizing common problem-solving pitfalls allows you to avoid them in the workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn several methods to generate possible solutions, how to create the optimal brainstorming environment and host effective brainstorming sessions, tools for selecting the best solution, and how to recognize and avoid common problem-solving pitfalls.
What topics does this course cover?
The course covers Introduction, Brainstorming Solutions, Selecting the Best Solution, and Avoiding Common Problem-Solving Pitfalls, and includes a Test Your Knowledge lesson.
What skills will I gain from this course?
This course develops skills in brainstorming, problem solving, and a solutions-focused approach.
Who is this course for?
It is for people who need to generate and select solutions to business problems and run effective brainstorming sessions in the workplace.
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