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What is the 7-Step Problem Solving Methodology?


 The 7-Step Problem Solving Methodology is a standardized, disciplined

 approach to exploring problems, understanding root causes and

 implementing solutions that work and stay effective.
 The 7-Step Method is used for solving problems where the solution is

 not obvious.




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Step 1: Identify the problem




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Step 1: Identify the problem




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Step 2: Determine and rank the causes




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Step 2: Determine and rank the causes




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Step 3: Take short-term action




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Step 3: Take short-term action




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Step 4: Gather data / Design test




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Step 4: Gather data / Design test




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Step 5: Conduct tests / Analyze data / Select solution




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Step 5: Conduct tests / Analyze data / Select solution




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Step 6: Plan / Implement/ Failsafe solution




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Step 6: Plan / Implement/ Failsafe solution



                         Plan Small Scale
                         Implementation



                          Implement Plan



                         Study the Results




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Step 7: Measure and evaluate; Recognize the team




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Step 7: Measure and evaluate; Recognize the team




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  • 2. What is the 7-Step Problem Solving Methodology? The 7-Step Problem Solving Methodology is a standardized, disciplined approach to exploring problems, understanding root causes and implementing solutions that work and stay effective. The 7-Step Method is used for solving problems where the solution is not obvious. www.chittlesoft.com 2
  • 3. Step 1: Identify the problem www.chittlesoft.com 3
  • 4. Step 1: Identify the problem www.chittlesoft.com 4
  • 5. Step 2: Determine and rank the causes www.chittlesoft.com 5
  • 6. Step 2: Determine and rank the causes www.chittlesoft.com 6
  • 7. Step 3: Take short-term action www.chittlesoft.com 7
  • 8. Step 3: Take short-term action www.chittlesoft.com 8
  • 9. Step 4: Gather data / Design test www.chittlesoft.com 9
  • 10. Step 4: Gather data / Design test www.chittlesoft.com 10
  • 11. Step 5: Conduct tests / Analyze data / Select solution www.chittlesoft.com 11
  • 12. Step 5: Conduct tests / Analyze data / Select solution www.chittlesoft.com 12
  • 13. Step 6: Plan / Implement/ Failsafe solution www.chittlesoft.com 13
  • 14. Step 6: Plan / Implement/ Failsafe solution Plan Small Scale Implementation Implement Plan Study the Results www.chittlesoft.com 14
  • 15. Step 7: Measure and evaluate; Recognize the team www.chittlesoft.com 15
  • 16. Step 7: Measure and evaluate; Recognize the team www.chittlesoft.com 16
  • 17. Thank You! Space for Client logo 201/202 Madhav Apartments, Marutrao Gaikwad Nagar, Aundh, Pune E-mail: quest@chittlesoft.com Phone: 020 25886685 / 98224 53913 / 94225 05813 www.chittlesoft.com