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Identify and evaluate a range of problem-solving techniques with this fun, hands-on activity.
This Northgate training activity comes with a five-year licence for repeat use with up to 24 participants per training session within the licence-holding organisation. Please ask for a discount on multiple licences to use with larger groups. Also includes access to the Northgate Trainerhub (see below for details).
3-24 (up to 4 teams of 3-6 per team)
1 hour + debrief
Not required
£395
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Ten problems and 60 minutes means teams have just six minutes per problem. They are a mixture of work-based issues and conventional conundrums that together highlight some key approaches to problem solving.
For each problem teams identify a specific problem solving approach or rule: lateral thinking, brainstorming, step-by-step logic and ‘fish-boning’ can all be used.
And do they make the best use of the limited time? The lessons at the end – fully laid out in the Trainer’s Guide (along with all the solutions and explanations) - can all be related to what happens at work when problems arise.
Observer’s Forms and Team Assessment Forms provide for in-depth assessment of the problem solving competencies. Handouts on Key Points give participants something tangible to use for reference back at work.
Problems! Problems! provides a valuable opportunity to think about different theories of problem solving and put them to the test.
This activity is for face-to-face classroom use. It is supplied as a hard copy pack and the digital files are supplied via the Northgate Trainerhub.
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Benefits of the online Northgate Trainerhub include:
'Problems! Problems!' is an excellent activity to promote creative thinking and a structured approach to problem definition.
Dr Evangelos Kitsos, Senior Teaching Fellow, WMG, University of Warwick
I have used 'Problems! Problems!' as an icebreaker and the activity has been well received generally. I can also use it to reinforce that, in this industry in particular, a team/group is made up of diverse individuals who bring their individual skills and strengths to the team. We have to be very careful with our choice of material to make sure we do not offend cultural and religious beliefs. On previous purchases and potential purchases your company has been very helpful in advising on appropriateness. It has been very useful to be able to discuss the content with someone.
Rachel Clayton, Consultant, Oman
Enjoyable, worthwhile exercise – and feedback from delegates was great. All in all, an excellent experience.
Steve Laing, Consultant, QC Training International
'Problems! Problems!' is a very good catalyst to incorporate into existing problem-solving programmes.
Patrick Harlington, ANSA Business Development
A well constructed and presented exercise to develop team problem-solving skills in a fun and interesting way. Can be used flexibly to allow other learning skills such as teamworking and communication.
D. Hopkins, KBR Ltd
£450
AirLift! is a very popular team training exercise which raises awareness on how to split jobs into mini-tasks, delegate the parts and ensure communication is maintained throughout. Ideal to quickly assess team problem-solving competencies - and a range of other team skills.
£450
This challenging and popular activity encourages teams to cooperate rather than compete, to share information rather than hoard it and to work together for ultimate success. An out-of-world experience! But how much time is wasted in competing before the penny drops?
£350
Brain-storming, fish-boning, information-seeking and analytical thinking track down a production problem. Great value!
£395
A fun, problem-solving activity with a construction element. TeamBuild! brings teams together to solve problems and work together for a common goal.
