Buckingham Tutors Publishing logo Complete details of "The Problem Solver" training package, including PowerPoint Slide Show

"The Problem Solver" is a unique way of solving problems. It is based on a simple method of communication that ensures that all the facts of the problem are discovered, sorted into priorities and, most importantly, communicated to all concerned. This is a superb method of making important decisions.

"The Problem Solver" instrument is a six-page document. This assembles the facts of the problem, as you see it, analyses and determines the causes, and finally states a plan for implementing a valid solution. Along the way there is a thorough examination of all the factors contributing to the problem. Everyone concerned is involved and provides input to the team operation. The result is a solution which will work.

To complement this unique package, there is an unusual slide show with a spoken commentary by the author. It shows a group of highly intelligent mice who get together to solve a particularly difficult problem and, by using the pages of The Problem Solver, come to a satisfactory solution to their problem. This amusing slide show can be used as an introduction to the problem solver idea, or as part of an overall Problem Solver programme. Instructions on how to run the programme are included in the package.

The ideas contained in this programme will be effective whether you are working alone or in a group. But it is through teams of people that the greatest improvements will be achieved. The seminar not only teaches efficient problem solving, but will also assist in building awareness of the importance of teamwork.

The CD contains printable files in pdf format to produce:

  • A Trainer's Manual, which includes notes for the Trainer on running a Problem Solving seminar, together with descriptions of each page of the instrument and instructions on how to use them. The pages are:
  • Page 1 – Stating the purpose.
  • Page 2 – Brainstorming (with instructions on how to do this effectively).
  • Page 3 – Cause and Effect diagram.
  • Page 4 – Main causes including Pareto diagram.
  • Page 5 – Summary and decisions.
  • Page 6 – Action taken and request for action.
  • Also included is a printout of the PowerPoint presentation.
Also included are:
  • A PowerPoint Slide Show of a group of cartoon mice using "The Problem Solver" to arrive at a solution to their problem.
  • Printable masters of "The Problem Solver" instrument, as handouts for use in the seminar.
There is also a "Read-Me" file giving details of how to install the slide show on your equipment. One file runs on a PC which HAS Microsoft PowerPoint already installed. The other is for use with a PC that does NOT already have PowerPoint installed. And do not forget that we will personalise the Handout and Slide Show files for you, with your company name and logo if you wish, at no extra cost. But please remember that the originals are copyright to Buckingham Tutors Publishing.

The price of "The Problem Solver" package is £14.99.

If you need the programme quickly, upon receipt of your payment we will e-mail you all the files as zipped pdfs, then post the CD to you for backup.

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