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Structured Problem-
Solving 1 & 2

240 min

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Structured Problem-Solving 1

Boost Your Diagnostic Skills

Join our Structured Problem Solving 1 workshop to master the initial stages of effective problem-solving.

Workshop Highlights

Problem Definition

  • What would change if every meeting started with a one-line problem statement?
  • How can you frame it in 15 seconds so everyone aligns?

Structuring

  • What happens when messy topics snap into a clear structure?
  • How can you map the issue tree in 5 minutes?

Hypothesis-Driven

  • What if you started with a sharp hypothesis instead of a data dump?
  • How do you phrase it so it’s testable today?

Day-One Storyline

  • What if your project had a storyline on day one?
  • Why does that stop endless zig-zags?

AI as a Force-Multiplier

  • What if AI made you sharper, not lazier?
  • How do you pair human judgment with machine speed safely?
Syllabus

Structured Problem-Solving 1

Boost Your Diagnostic Skills

Join our Structured Problem Solving 1 workshop to master the initial stages of effective problem-solving.

This workshop focuses on diagnosing and defining problems, structuring them, and developing root-cause hypotheses.

Workshop Highlights

Foundations of Problem Solving

Importance: Understand the value of structured problem solving.

Definitions: Learn the terminology.

Problem Selection: Choose the right problems to tackle.

Effective Problem Definition

Techniques: Master defining problems accurately.

Decomposing Complex Problems

MECE Principle: Break down problems into manageable parts.

Brainstorming: Utilize brainstorming and clustering techniques.

Hypothesis Development

Importance: Develop and test strong hypotheses.

Prioritizing Root-Cause Hypotheses

Techniques: Apply the Pareto principle and prioritization matrices.

Crafting Storylines and Workplans

Narratives: Create compelling storylines and structured workplans.

Syllabus

Structured Problem-Solving 2

Enhance Your Design Skills

Join our Structured Problem Solving 2 workshop to excel in designing
and implementing effective solutions.

Workshop Highlights

Gold Slide (evidence-first)

  • What if your deck opened with the “gold slide” that proves the point?
  • How do you plan the proof before collecting data?

Simplest Analysis

  • What is the least analysis needed to be convincing?
  • How do you pick the one calculation that moves the room?

Designing Tests

  • What if you treated each hypothesis like an experiment?
  • How do you design a test you can run by end of day?

Synthesis

  • What if scattered facts clicked into one clean message?
  • How do you distill three pages into one headline + proof?

Career Moat

  • What would it mean to be “the clarity person” in your org?
  • How do you turn this toolkit into your brand in 30 days?
Syllabus

Structured Problem-Solving 2

Enhance Your Design Skills

Join our Structured Problem Solving 2 workshop to excel in designing and implementing effective solutions.

This workshop focuses on brainstorming, prioritizing initiatives, data collection, and crafting persuasive business cases.

Workshop Highlights

Initiative Brainstorming & Storyline Creation

Techniques: Generate and organize creative solutions.

Prioritization: Apply protocols to shortlist high-impact initiatives

Data Requests and Analysis Techniques

Data Requests: Learn to make clear and specific data requests.

Analysis: Gain proficiency in various analysis types and address common challenges.

Prioritization and Solution Synthesis

Shortlisting: Evaluate initiatives based on strategic fit and impact

Synthesis: Master the principles of combining solutions into cohesive recommendations.

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Why Attend?

Expert Guidance.

Learn from seasoned professionals.

Interactive Sessions.

Engage in practical exercises and discussions.

Proven Methodology.

Apply the High Bridge 8-Step Problem-Solving process.

Elevate your problem-solving skills and drive better outcomes for your team.

Secure your spot today for a transformative learning experience.

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