Plan-Do-Check-Act Problem Solving
Description
PDCA provides a structured and team approach to problem solving, and equips delegates with a range of tools and techniques to enable efficient root cause analysis.
Course Content
Introduction to Problem Solving
- Developing a structured approach
- The Plan Do Check Act cycle (PDCA)
Become Aware of the Problem
- Problem Solving vs fire fighting
- Proactive vs reactive problem solving
- Prioritising improvement projects
Establish the Team, Data Collection, & Planning
- Team selection and roles
- Data Collection – what data to collect
- Developing the time plan
Define and Quantify the Problem
- Problem description analysis
- SMART Objectives
- Process flow charting
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PDCA provides a structured and team approach to problem solving, and equips delegates with a range of tools and techniques to enable efficient root cause analysis.
Course Content
Introduction to Problem Solving
- Developing a structured approach
- The Plan Do Check Act cycle (PDCA)
Become Aware of the Problem
- Problem Solving vs fire fighting
- Proactive vs reactive problem solving
- Prioritising improvement projects
Establish the Team, Data Collection, & Planning
- Team selection and roles
- Data Collection – what data to collect
- Developing the time plan
Define and Quantify the Problem
- Problem description analysis
- SMART Objectives
- Process flow charting
Determine and Verify Root Causes
- Cause and effect, 4M checklists
- 5 Why, tally charts, Pareto analysis
Develop and Verify Solutions
- Creative solution generation techniques
- Brainstorming, brainlisting, analogy, lateral thinking
- Solution selection techniques
Implement and Verify Solutions
- Pilot testing and validation
- Developing an implementation plan
- Sustaining the improvement
Review Performance
- Lessons learnt
- Reviewing humanistic and mechanistic improvements
Overview of Poka Yoke
- Background and history
- Types of inspection and source inspection
- Examples of Poka Yoke devices
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