Problem Solving: A Hands-On Workshop on October 16, 2021
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When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.
- Alexander Graham Bell
Problems are all around us. Surprisingly, solutions are also around us. Sometimes we are so immersed into the problem(s) that we fail to recognise the solutions. In this hands-on workshop, we help you to solve the problems by engaging you in the entire lifecycle of a problem. Beginning with problem identification and definition, learning different models and techniques, identifying solutions for problems and finally dealing with common traps in problem solving.
This is a hands-on workshop filled with enough exercises to engage your whole self. It is intended to be well-paced, collaborative and be a good start so that you can be more confident to solve problems both professionally and personally.
Workshop Outline:
Problem Identification and Definition:
Are we solving the right problem? How do we even identify a problem? How do we get every stakeholder accept a common definition of the problem? Is it even necessary that all stakeholders have a common understanding of the problem? Let us explore together to understand these questions and also use exercises to discover the answers.
Problem Solving Models and Techniques:
Once we have identified the problems, can we jump to solutions? Let us understand three problem solving models along with a bunch of techniques before we apply them in a simulated problem in the workshop. After the exercise, we will then debrief and learn from other teams as well about their approach and discovery.
Solutionizing Problems:
There are many tools available to help arrive at the solution. Get introduced to a variety of tools and see how others have solved similar problems. Learn how you can leverage tools and solve one set of problems. Also understand when the tools introduce a new set of problems.
Common Traps in Problem Solving:
Is solving problems easy? The journey of problem solving is filled with known traps like perspectives, personality types, communication traps and some uncommon traps like automation to the rescue of every problem, traditional solutions for futuristic problems. Let us explore both types of traps in our exercises and see what we discover.
Key Takeaways:
We will share some key takeaways planned for you from this workshop. At the same time, we believe that you might have a totally different takeaway from this workshop. We will use this space to learn from each other's takeaways and discuss them.
Intended Audience:
Anyone who wants to learn how to solve problems.
Trainers' Profile:
Ajay Balamurugadas
Ajay Balamurugadas, goes by the handle ‘ajay184f’ in the testing community and is continuously re-inventing his testing methodology. He co-founded Weekend Testing - a worldwide movement for skilled testing, authored six small books under the theme “What If” downloadable at his blog http://EnjoyTesting.blogspot.com. His latest book is available at www.leanpub.com/50mistakes.
His friends associate the terms - ‘Change Agent, Idea Man, Motivational’ to him. He tweets under @ajay184f and loves to have long conversations on software testing and life in general. He is currently leading the delivery at Qapitol QA - Provider of Continuous Testing Solutions to DevOps Teams.
A few days really have a lasting impact on us. The day I attended my problem solving workshop was one of those days.
Problems are problems until you do not know how to approach or solve them :)
The best part about the workshop was it was interactive, collaborative and pretty inclusive even in the virtual mode.
If you want to become an expert at solving problems and grow as a leader in your professional and personal circle, I highly recommend this workshop!
- Rahul Parwal
Does Happy Problem-Solving Workshop (#HPSW) provide any magic wand after the workshop?
With this magic wand if we do zoomantra, does all our problems solved in the workshop, or will get solutions?
Definitely NOT, however, it enables us to look at the problems from a different perspective, whether it's really a PROBLEM or OPPORTUNITY?
The workshop provides proven Tools & Tips to address the problems.
If you want to convert PROBLEMS as OPPORTUNITIES or you want to handle problems as a PRO invest your 8 hours for Problem Solving Workshop led by Ajay Balamurugadas and ManuMantra
- Devi Prasad
It was a great learning experience attending the problem-solving workshop conducted by Ajay. Ajay is an excellent problem-solver and coach. This workshop is very useful for college graduates, freshers and professionals from different backgrounds. The workshop will help to equip ourselves to solve any problems on our own that we encounter in our professional life and also personal life.
Ajay's workshop is always interactive and involves many group-activities to get live hands-on training. I really enjoyed the group activities conducted in this workshop. I would definitely recommend this workshop for anyone looking to learn problem-solving.
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