8 Step Problem Solving

Example 1. 8 Step Problem Solving

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8 Step Problem Solving

• Clarify the problem
  • make sure you clearly state the problem and state how it ties to your unit mission
• Breakdown the problem
  • identify performance gap; what is the current performance compared to desired performance
• Set a target
  • what level of performance is desired and by when
• Analyze the root cause
  • get to the level of cause that will ensure the problem does not recur
• Develop countermeasures
  • identify what specific actions need to be taken to counter the root cause of the problem
• See countermeasures through
  • follow-up and verify countermeasures are being applied.
• Evaluate both results and process
  • make sure the countermeasures are providing the results predicted and desired
• Standardize successful processes
  • share your successes with functionals, make the changes permanent.

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