5 issues stalling your problem solving

that are stalling your 5 Issues Problem Solving Problem solving can be a difficult task, especially when you're trying to solve a problem as a team. Below we explore 5 issues which might be stalling your problem solving. Can't articulate the problem Problems can be affected by many variables, processes and people. Problems may be deeply embedded historical issues, and can be difficult to define. Every member of the problem solving team needs to understand the problem fully. Before problem solving can take place, the problem needs to be very clear to everyone to enable a starting point. Wrong people involved In order to effectively problem solve, the right people need to be involved. You need people who are close to the problem and have experience of the issues, as well as those who can be objective and make decisions. People will get frustrated with the problem solving if they feel that their influence over the issue is minimal or that the problem does not relate to their interests. Lack of data and analysis In order for a problem to be effectively solved there needs to be data which indicates the problem, and measurable data to show improvement. "In the last six months, 20% of our repeat customers have received invoices with over three errors. The current rate of inaccuracy is up 10% from last year and represents in total 30% of all bills. This negatively affects our operating cash flow, and could cause future lost sales." 28 Same problem, different day Some problems are recurring. It is important to make sure that all of the common variables are considered. If it's the same part of a process that causes the problem, the same department or the same group of customers, these need to be highlighted. Addressing the symptoms not the cause Find the root cause of a problem can be difficult. There may be many symptoms which are obvious and easier to solve than the root cause of these symptoms. The root cause is often a much deeper issue, perhaps a historical one which is difficult to uncover. To effectively problem solve the cause must be found. The Root Cause Analysis tool or the 5 Whys tool can help. [- 100% Effective powered by Piktochart I make information beautiful ייויין