Problem Solving Techniques have been described below and categorized into the following seven steps.
1. Identify the Problem
2. Analyze the problem
Analyze at what stage is the problem.
It is divided into three stages
a. Emergent Stage
The problem is just beginning to happen
Does not cause an immediate threat to business
b. Mature Stage
The problem is causing more than just minor damage
c. Crisis Stage
The problem is so serious, it must be corrected immediately
3. Describe the Problem
Describe the problem by writing it or noting it
4. Look for Root Causes
Asking and answering a lot of questions
What caused this problem?
Who is responsible for this?
Can we solve this for good so that it will never occur again?
5. Develop an alternate Solution
Develop a list of alternative solutions and you and your team will access which one is best for the particular problem
6. Implement the Solution
Creating implement plan
Implement means everyone in the team knows and understands their part in making the solution
7. Measure the results
Make sure and track the result
Problem Solving Techniques
See also: Management
