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Problem Solving and Decision Making (PSDM)
All new PSDMxp

Available as:

  • In-house class
  • Public Class
  • Virtual
  • In-Person

Languages:

CN
DE
EN
ES
FR
JP
NL

Essentials

When faced with problems, decisions, risks, opportunities and concerns, you need the right answers - and fast. For over 60 years, KT's Problem Solving & Decision Making workshops have been helping teams and individuals think clearly to: find the root cause of problems faster, make better decisions, manage risks and opportunities, prioritize & plan the resolution of concerns and ask sharper, more incisive questions. KT's instructors will ensure you're ready to use these skills back on the job to make an impact where you work.

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What You Get:

  • Led by an expert instructor
  • Access to digital tools and resources
  • Use skills learned immediately on the job
  • Certificate of completion & KT Foundations Badge
  • Certification Credits : 2.1 CEUs
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  • USA
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  • Netherlands
  • Germany
  • Singapore
  • Malaysia
  • China
  • China - Taiwan
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  • Nov 12 2024 - Nov 14 2024
    Atlanta, GA

    Workshop hours:
    8:30am - 5pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,295  USD
  • Mar 18 2025 - Mar 20 2025
    Austin, TX

    Workshop hours:
    8:30am - 5pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,295  USD
  • Apr 8 2025 - Apr 10 2025
    Toronto, ON

    Workshop hours:
    8:30am - 5pm (ET)
    See also country = Canada

    ENG
    2,295  USD
  • May 20 2025 - May 22 2025
    Pittsburgh, PA

    Workshop hours:
    8:30am - 5pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,295  USD
  • Jun 24 2025 - Jun 26 2025
    Lexington, KY

    Workshop hours:
    8:30am - 5pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,295  USD
  • Nov 4 2024 - Nov 26 2024
    Den Dolder (near Utrecht)

    Vierdaagse workshop:
    Deel 1: 4-5 november
    Deel 2: 25-26 november

    NLD
    2,250  EUR
  • Mar 10 2025 - Mar 25 2025
    Den Dolder (near Utrecht)

    Vierdaagse workshop:
    Deel 1: 10-11 maart
    Deel 2: 24-25 maart

    NLD
    2,250  EUR
  • Oct 6 2025 - Oct 28 2025
    Den Dolder (near Utrecht)

    Vierdaagse workshop:
    Deel 1: 6-7 oktober
    Deel 2: 27-28 oktober

    NLD
    2,250  EUR
  • Nov 19 2024 - Nov 21 2024
    München
    GER
    1,995  EUR
  • Nov 13 2024 - Nov 15 2024
    Singapore

    SGD 1,900 for 3 or more
    Workshop Hours:
    9:00am - 5:30pm (UTC+8)

    ENG
    2,200  SGD
  • Nov 19 2024 - Nov 21 2024
    Kuala Lumpur

    MYR 3,400 for 3 or more
    Workshop Hours:
    9:00am - 5:30pm (UTC+8)

    ENG
    4,000  MYR
  • Nov 5 2024 - Nov 7 2024
    Shanghai

    CNY 9,200 for 3 or more
    Workshop Hours:
    9:00am - 5:30pm (UTC+8)

    CHI
    ENG
    10,800  CNY
  • Dec 10 2024 - Dec 12 2024
    Guangzhou

    CNY 9,200 for 3 or more
    Workshop Hours:
    9:00am - 5:30pm (UTC+8)

    CHI
    ENG
    10,800  CNY
  • Dec 3 2024 - Dec 5 2024
    Taipei

    TWD 44,000 for 3 or more
    Workshop Hours:
    9:00am - 5:30pm (UTC+8)

    CHI
    ENG
    52,000  TWD
  • Dec 3 2024 - Dec 5 2024
    Hong Kong

    HKD 11,500 for 3 or more
    Workshop Hours:
    9:00am - 5:30pm (UTC+8)

    ENG
    13,500  HKD
  • Apr 8 2025 - Apr 10 2025
    Toronto, ON

    Workshop hours:
    8:30am - 5pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,985  CAD
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  • Nov 5 2024 - Nov 7 2024
    Canada

    Workshop hours:
    10am - 6pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,985  CAD
  • Nov 5 2024 - Nov 7 2024
    USA

    Workshop hours:
    10am - 6pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,295  USD
  • Nov 12 2024 - Nov 15 2024
    United Kingdom

    4-day workshop
    5-6 hours per day

    ENG
    1,475  GBP
  • Dec 3 2024 - Dec 5 2024
    USA

    Workshop hours:
    10am - 6pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,295  USD
  • Dec 3 2024 - Dec 5 2024
    Canada

    Workshop hours:
    10am - 6pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,985  CAD
  • Dec 10 2024 - Dec 13 2024
    USA

    Workshop hours:
    Noon - 6pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,295  USD
  • Dec 10 2024 - Dec 13 2024
    Canada

    Workshop hours:
    Noon - 6pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,985  CAD
  • Dec 10 2024 - Dec 12 2024
    Singapore

    Workshop Hours:
    8:30am - 5:30pm (UTC+8)

    ENG
    1,900  SGD
  • Jan 14 2025 - Jan 16 2025
    Canada

    Workshop hours:
    10am - 6pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,985  CAD
  • Jan 14 2025 - Jan 16 2025
    USA

    Workshop hours:
    10am - 6pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,295  USD
  • Jan 28 2025 - Jan 31 2025
    USA

    Workshop hours:
    Noon - 6pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,295  USD
  • Jan 28 2025 - Jan 31 2025
    Canada

    Workshop hours:
    Noon - 6pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,985  CAD
  • Feb 11 2025 - Feb 13 2025
    USA

    Workshop hours:
    10am - 6pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,295  USD
  • Feb 11 2025 - Feb 13 2025
    Canada

    Workshop hours:
    10am - 6pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,985  CAD
  • Mar 4 2025 - Mar 7 2025
    USA

    Workshop hours:
    8am - 2pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,295  USD
  • Mar 4 2025 - Mar 7 2025
    Canada

    Workshop hours:
    8am - 2pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,985  CAD
  • Apr 1 2025 - Apr 3 2025
    USA

    Workshop hours:
    10am - 6pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,295  USD
  • Apr 1 2025 - Apr 3 2025
    Canada

    Workshop hours:
    10am - 6pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,985  CAD
  • Apr 15 2025 - Apr 17 2025
    USA

    Workshop hours:
    10am - 6pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,295  USD
  • Apr 15 2025 - Apr 17 2025
    Canada

    Workshop hours:
    10am - 6pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,985  CAD
  • May 13 2025 - May 16 2025
    USA

    Workshop hours:
    8am - 2pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,295  USD
  • May 13 2025 - May 16 2025
    Canada

    Workshop hours:
    8am - 2pm (ET)

    ENG
    2,985  CAD
  • Dec 10 2024 - Dec 12 2024
    Germany

    3-tägiger Workshop in virtuellem Format

    GER
    1,995  EUR
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Class seats guaranteed with payment. Seat reservations held for 72 hours.

Contact us to inquire for more details or have the workshop customized upon your corporate needs.

  • Audience

    Employees at all levels, from the boardroom to the shop floor, who are required to solve problems, make decisions, prevent or mitigate risks, promote or leverage opportunities, and prioritize and plan the resolution of concerns will benefit from this workshop.

    There are two versions of Problem Solving & Decision Making: PSDM and PSDMxp.

    PSDMxp is recommended for technical functions (manufacturing, engineering, operations etc.) For non-technical functions (HR, supply chain, finance etc.), we recommend standard PSDM.

    PSDMxp utilizes computer-based simulation as opposed to standard problem solving and decision making case study scenarios.

  • Benefits

    • Cut through the clutter & complexity to systematically find root cause for tough problems, and make decisions aligned with business priorities
    • Discover the power of KT Clear Thinking and walk away with a framework that integrates easily with Lean, Six Sigma, 8D, ITIL, CAPA and other methodologies
    • Walk away ready to immediately apply these new skills back on the job
  • Skills Developed

    Skills developed during a Kepner-Tregoe Problem Solving & Decision Making (PSDM) workshop enable you to:

    • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) on complex problems
    • Make tough decisions aligned with operational priorities
    • Identify and plan for the resolution of high-priority issues
    • Understand and proactively manage risks and opportunities
    • Ask the right questions to find hidden insight
  • ROI

    By attending Problem Solving & Decision Making training and adopting KT processes, organizations have realized immediate, and long-term, return on investment. These include:

    • A computer chip manufacturer solved a long-standing defect, saving $2.8 million annually
    • A vinyl manufacturer increased annualized production with a significant rise in profits
    • A food products manufacturer saved $1.03 million by improving planning and decision making within their teams
    • A bank resolved a recurring system failure and restored their international monetary exchange cycle, preserving millions of dollars in interest earnings
    • Following a merger, a global company saved $1.3 million on insurance costs the first year and $300,000 in subsequent years using a variety of Clear-Thinking processes
  • Workshop Details

    Duration: 3-4 days

    Learning Tools Included: All workshop attendees receive access to online post-workshop learning support tools (coaching videos, tips, tricks, worksheets, and more) with a free My KT membership

    Certification Credits: 2.1 CEUs (for 3-day workshop); 2.8 CEUs (for 4-day workshop)

    Training Options: Available as a public course or as a group training for your team.
    In-person and online training options are available.

  • Testimonials

    “The KT processes provided a common approach and helped sift through tons of data, ask penetrating questions, and take the emotion out of decision making.”

    — CEO, consumer products company

     

    “I used to be afraid to be assigned a root cause evaluation, but not anymore. I know that I just need to follow a systematic process and get the right people involved.”

    — Maintenance Supervisor

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