Business Problem Solving and Decision Making

Overview

In the fast-paced world of business, there is a constant need to make decisions quickly and often. Taking the right course of action in the face of any challenge or improving the level of quality we provide to our customers requires the development of a core set of skills. This program introduces models for problem solving and decision-making (PSDM) that enable participants to identify their best course of action. This seminar involves participants in identifying and tackling real challenges that they face in their team, work group, department, or organization.Each participant will receive a copy of the PSDM Toolkit – a comprehensive workbook that offers tips in how to use more than a dozen powerful tools that will enable more effective problem solving and decision making.By the end of the day, those attending this seminar will leave with a renewed confidence in their PSDM abilities and a new set of tools for tackling the daily business challenges that they face.

You will learn:

• Discuss the four approaches to consider when solving a problem or making a decision
• Identify the core principles that should guide their business decision-making and problem solving
• Apply two seven step models for solving problems and making decisions
• Identify the hidden psychological traps that, if they aren’t careful, are likely to undermine their problem solving and decision making
• Practice a variety of simple yet powerful PSDM tools that they can use when defining a problem, exploring root causes, evaluating possible solutions, and involving others in the problem solving and decision-making process.

Audience: Business owners, managers, supervisors, project managers, team leaders, and anyone else in the company who is charged with making difficult decisions and solving everyday business problems (e.g., cost overruns, low customer satisfaction, low product quality, high employee turnover, etc.).

Registration

Location: Grainger Hall, UW-Madison

Schedule: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Dates: February 25, 2020

Fee: $259

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This Program is preapproved for SHRM recertification

Registration policy: Payment will be required at time of registration. You must have either a credit card or valid UW-Madison funding string to be able to register.

Cancellation policy: If you cancel before the program begins, there is a $25 cancellation fee. If you cancel after the program begins you will be charged for the full program fee. To cancel, call registration at 608-262-3909. If there is inclement weather, please call 608-263-2221 for a recorded message after 6:30 am for day classes or after 3:30 pm for night classes.

Disability Statement: Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact the UW-Madison SBDC office at sbdc@bus.wisc.edu to request accommodations.