The E.I.N.S.T.E.I.N. Method of Creative Problem Solving
Lesson 1 – INTRODUCTION
- Self Assessment – Ascertaining Your Problem Solving Style
- Defining “Problem”
- Factors affecting Initiative and Accountability
- Converge <> Diverge: creating problem solving Ground Rules
Lesson 2 – DEFINE the PROBLEM
- (step 1) E.valuate The “Problem”
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Process Description
- Cause and Effect Diagram
- The Mind Mapping Process
- (step 2) I.nvestigate Potential Solutions
- Methods to Generate Potential Solutions
- Brainstorming Warm-Up
- (step 3) N.arrow the Focus
- Multi-Voting
- Develop Workable Solutions using Pluses, Potentials and Concerns
Lesson 3 – IMPLEMENT the SOLUTION
- (step 4) S.olve the Problem
- (step 5) T.est the Solution
Lesson 4 – FOLLOW THROUGH
- (step 6) E.valuate the Result
- (step 7) I.mprove the Solution
- (step 8) N.ominate and Celebrate
CPS LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Challenges and opportunities appear constantly in today’s workplaces that have the potential to expend and creatively release human energy. The skills and processes taught in Creative Problem Solving direct that energy towards positive outcomes. This course will teach the fundamentals of problem solving skills – from defining the problem, identifying and implementing solutions, and gaining buy-in from key decision makers in the organization.
In this course you will:
- Understand processes for solving problems logically.
- Define the true issue of a problem or nature of an opportunity.
- Apply methods for solving problems systematically.
- Examine strategies for acquiring decision acceptance when problem solving .
- Understand personal and organizational barriers to creativity.
- Become familiar with problem solving tools, i.e. brainstorming, mind mapping, root cause analysis.
You'll Benefit By Learning To:
- Increase problem solving capacity.
- Increase creative energy and prudent risk taking.
- Distinguish root causes from symptoms to identify the right solution for the right problem.
- Improve your response to challenges and increase the timeliness of your response.
PACKAGES
TRAINER’S PACKAGE $1,400
- 20 Participant Manuals (hard copy)
- 1 Instructor’s Manual (hard copy - complete mirror image of Participant with all blanks filled in)
- 1 PowerPoint File [non-editable]
- 1 Hour Phone Coaching (learn how to use the materials)
CONSULTANT’S PACKAGE $1,800
- 1 Participant Manual (digital reproducible copy) [non-editable]
- 1 Instructor’s Manual (digital reproducible copy) [non-editable]
- 1 PowerPoint File [non-editable]
- 1 Hour Phone Coaching (learn how to use the materials)
COACH’S PACKAGE $3,500
- Everything in this package is 100% editable source files with full Intellectual Property right to personally brand and use as you see fit!
- 1 Participant Manual (digital reproducible copy) [editable]
- 1 Instructor’s Manual (digital reproducible copy) [editable]
- 1 PowerPoint File [editable]
- 2 Hours Phone Coaching (learn how to use the materials)