Solving Client Issues

Anand Subramaniam
Anand SubramaniamLean Practitioner em Consult 101 Pty Ltd
Solving Client Issues Framework, Tools & Techniques Anand Subramaniam
[object Object],[object Object]
Highlights ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Framework
Do you struggle with these… Client’s  Issue What is logical thinking?  What  tools & techniques does one deploy to effectively to solve a client’s issue?  What framework does one use to manage stakeholder expectation?  Is there a systematic process one can use when problem solving? How to identify the key drivers behind an issue?  When to apply specific techniques, viz., brainstorming, root cause analysis, SWOT etc?  How does one  test the proposed solutions before client submission? How to present a viable solution / convincing argument to solve critical problems? How to define the problem?
An Approach to Issue Resolution Issue Analysis Solution Hypothesis Facts Issue Resolution
Issue Definition ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Hypotheses Formulation ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Fact Collection ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Analysis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Solution Viability ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Tools & Techniques – Issue Definition
Issue Definition ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Issue Definition – Questions to Ask How How should the process or system work? How are people currently handling the problem? Who Who is causing the problem? Who says this is a problem? Who are impacted by this problem? When When does this problem occur? When did this problem first start occurring? Where Where does this problem occur? Where does this problem have an impact ? What What will happen if this problem is not solved? What are the symptoms? What are the impacts? Why Why is this problem occurring? Why? Why? Why? Why?
Root Cause Analysis – “Five Why’s” ,[object Object],[object Object],Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? Client retention  low Clients’ are moving to your competition Clients’ are not satisfied with the level of your service Clients’ feel that the sales promises remain unfulfilled Clients believe they get a  better deal from the competition Demand for specific products has increased in the market
Root Cause Analysis – “Fishbone” ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Cause Detail Cause Detail Cause Detail Cause Detail Result (Problem)
Root Cause Analysis – Others ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Tools & Techniques – Hypotheses Formulation
Brainstorming  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Formulating Hypotheses Issue Concern #1 Concern #2 Concern #3 Hypothesis #1A Hypothesis #1B Hypothesis #1C Hypothesis #1D Concern Hypotheses Key Questions Questions which need to be answered or topics which need to be explored in order to solve a n issue Speculative answers for concerns that are phrased as questions and/or areas for exploration Questions that probe hypotheses and drive the primary research required to solve the issue Key Questions  #1B-a Key Questions  #1B-b Key Questions  #1B-c Key Questions  #1B-d
Remember.. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Pitfalls to Avoid ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Tools & Techniques – Fact Collection
Qualitative Vs. Quantitative Techniques ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Collecting Facts / Data  ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Data Collection Techniques ,[object Object],Facilitating free discussions on specific topics with selected group of participants Conducting Focus Groups ,[object Object],[object Object],Collecting data based on answers provided by respondents in written form Administering Written Questionnaires ,[object Object],[object Object],Oral questioning of respondents, either individually or as a group Interviewing ,[object Object],[object Object],Systematically selecting, watching and recording behavior and characteristics of people, objects or events Observing ,[object Object],[object Object],Using data that has already been collected by others Using Available Information Tools Description  Technique
Tools & Techniques – Performing Analysis
Performing Analysis ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Pareto Analysis Force Field Analysis SWOT Benchmarking What are the most important issues? What performance areas are weak? What are the core competencies of the client? What forces can influence the problem?
Analysis Techniques ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Impact Analysis Tools ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
Tools & Techniques – Solution Viability
Note.. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object]
[object Object],[object Object]
1 de 34

Recomendados

Business PlanBusiness Plan
Business Planvinaya.hs
94.9K visualizações17 slides
Business case TemplateBusiness case Template
Business case TemplateDenise Smith, PMP, MBA
694 visualizações2 slides
Business Case SummaryBusiness Case Summary
Business Case SummaryJArangote_Consulting
4.5K visualizações19 slides
Business Case ~  FormulationBusiness Case ~  Formulation
Business Case ~ FormulationAnand Subramaniam
7.5K visualizações20 slides
Case study solving techniqueCase study solving technique
Case study solving techniqueTriptisahu
132.7K visualizações15 slides
Problem solving techniquesProblem solving techniques
Problem solving techniquesNicky Janmeda
2.6K visualizações11 slides

Mais conteúdo relacionado

Mais procurados(20)

What is Product Management?What is Product Management?
What is Product Management?
Brainmates Pty Limited246K visualizações
How to define business problem statementHow to define business problem statement
How to define business problem statement
Santosh Kumar Singh8.6K visualizações
Business case  Business case
Business case
Julen Mohanty25.2K visualizações
The consulting process modelsThe consulting process models
The consulting process models
Sandhya Johnson82K visualizações
Solution Design Overview - HelpSystems RJSSolution Design Overview - HelpSystems RJS
Solution Design Overview - HelpSystems RJS
Bill Whalen, CDIA+812 visualizações
Seven Steps For Effective Problem SolvingSeven Steps For Effective Problem Solving
Seven Steps For Effective Problem Solving
Darci Stanford8.8K visualizações
Problem solving & decision makingProblem solving & decision making
Problem solving & decision making
Soft Skills World9.2K visualizações
Problem solving& Decision MakingProblem solving& Decision Making
Problem solving& Decision Making
Sahar Andrade, MBBCh Diversity, Leadership, Reinvent Yourself70.4K visualizações
An Introduction to Critical Thinking in BusinessAn Introduction to Critical Thinking in Business
An Introduction to Critical Thinking in Business
Pearson TalentLens8.6K visualizações
Problem solving in work placeProblem solving in work place
Problem solving in work place
Kujur Mamta5.6K visualizações
Writing Your Business PlanWriting Your Business Plan
Writing Your Business Plan
Lady Bizness607 visualizações
Business capability & it alignmentBusiness capability & it alignment
Business capability & it alignment
Mogorosi Monama1.8K visualizações
Beyond Brainstorms: Make Problem Solving FunBeyond Brainstorms: Make Problem Solving Fun
Beyond Brainstorms: Make Problem Solving Fun
Blackbaud2.6K visualizações
#8 Root Cause Analysis#8 Root Cause Analysis
#8 Root Cause Analysis
suman_purumandla7.6K visualizações
Business  Analyst  TrainingBusiness  Analyst  Training
Business Analyst Training
Craig Brown43.9K visualizações
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Jaya Pathak317 visualizações

Destaque

Bottom Line ImprovementBottom Line Improvement
Bottom Line ImprovementAnand Subramaniam
2.4K visualizações21 slides
Content Management SystemContent Management System
Content Management SystemAnand Subramaniam
20.2K visualizações43 slides
QMS & ISO 9001:2000QMS & ISO 9001:2000
QMS & ISO 9001:2000Anand Subramaniam
6.4K visualizações21 slides
Project Health CheckProject Health Check
Project Health CheckAnand Subramaniam
6.5K visualizações24 slides
Idea Management & SystemsIdea Management & Systems
Idea Management & SystemsAnand Subramaniam
4.2K visualizações12 slides

Destaque(20)

Bottom Line ImprovementBottom Line Improvement
Bottom Line Improvement
Anand Subramaniam2.4K visualizações
Content Management SystemContent Management System
Content Management System
Anand Subramaniam20.2K visualizações
QMS & ISO 9001:2000QMS & ISO 9001:2000
QMS & ISO 9001:2000
Anand Subramaniam6.4K visualizações
Project Health CheckProject Health Check
Project Health Check
Anand Subramaniam6.5K visualizações
Idea Management & SystemsIdea Management & Systems
Idea Management & Systems
Anand Subramaniam4.2K visualizações
Customer Service Strategy & Customer ExperienceCustomer Service Strategy & Customer Experience
Customer Service Strategy & Customer Experience
Anand Subramaniam16.4K visualizações
The 7 sorrows of maryThe 7 sorrows of mary
The 7 sorrows of mary
Lulu Salud3.5K visualizações
Link (Non)Financial To Supply Chain Performance MetricsLink (Non)Financial To Supply Chain Performance Metrics
Link (Non)Financial To Supply Chain Performance Metrics
Anand Subramaniam4K visualizações
Optimise & Integrate   WCM & SCMOptimise & Integrate   WCM & SCM
Optimise & Integrate WCM & SCM
Anand Subramaniam2.5K visualizações
Business PlanBusiness Plan
Business Plan
Anand Subramaniam2.3K visualizações
CMMI & Six Sigma IntegrationCMMI & Six Sigma Integration
CMMI & Six Sigma Integration
Anand Subramaniam5.2K visualizações
CTQ MatrixCTQ Matrix
CTQ Matrix
Anand Subramaniam19.1K visualizações
Innovation – What, Why, How…Innovation – What, Why, How…
Innovation – What, Why, How…
Anand Subramaniam3.8K visualizações
Cause & EffectCause & Effect
Cause & Effect
Anand Subramaniam7.7K visualizações
InnovationInnovation
Innovation
Anand Subramaniam3.2K visualizações
Lean Six Sigma Projects & Strategy LinkageLean Six Sigma Projects & Strategy Linkage
Lean Six Sigma Projects & Strategy Linkage
Anand Subramaniam17.1K visualizações
Your OrganisationYour Organisation
Your Organisation
Anand Subramaniam1.2K visualizações
Practice ManagementPractice Management
Practice Management
Anand Subramaniam1.9K visualizações
Project Closure ReportProject Closure Report
Project Closure Report
Anand Subramaniam8.1K visualizações
Ninbennoaru JidokaNinbennoaru Jidoka
Ninbennoaru Jidoka
Anand Subramaniam6.7K visualizações

Similar a Solving Client Issues(20)

Escape Analysis ParalysisEscape Analysis Paralysis
Escape Analysis Paralysis
cssa1.2K visualizações
How to be a consultant and run a successful assignmentHow to be a consultant and run a successful assignment
How to be a consultant and run a successful assignment
1STOUTSOURCE LTD9.4K visualizações
Problem Management - Systematic ApproachProblem Management - Systematic Approach
Problem Management - Systematic Approach
Yugi Achipireddygari813 visualizações
business research process, design and proposalbusiness research process, design and proposal
business research process, design and proposal
Ahsan Khan Eco (Superior College)29.6K visualizações
Analytical Thinking TrainingAnalytical Thinking Training
Analytical Thinking Training
M Furqan Aslam8.9K visualizações
A basic course on analytical thinking A basic course on analytical thinking
A basic course on analytical thinking
Vincent G Valentyn PhD8K visualizações
Cause and effect diagramsCause and effect diagrams
Cause and effect diagrams
Ronald Bartels682 visualizações
The Seven Problem Solving StepsThe Seven Problem Solving Steps
The Seven Problem Solving Steps
Deborah_W2.6K visualizações
Analytical Thinking and Innovation.pdfAnalytical Thinking and Innovation.pdf
Analytical Thinking and Innovation.pdf
ssuserf3628e121 visualizações
Case Method SeminarCase Method Seminar
Case Method Seminar
deniseflim2.5K visualizações
AP P E N D I X 1630AP P E N D I X 1Hands-On Guide.docxAP P E N D I X 1630AP P E N D I X 1Hands-On Guide.docx
AP P E N D I X 1630AP P E N D I X 1Hands-On Guide.docx
rossskuddershamus4 visualizações
A-Root-Cause-Analysis-TOOLS.pptxA-Root-Cause-Analysis-TOOLS.pptx
A-Root-Cause-Analysis-TOOLS.pptx
babuvijayagopal14 visualizações
Analytical thinking & creativityAnalytical thinking & creativity
Analytical thinking & creativity
Abhishek Gupta196 visualizações
ANALYTICAL THINKING.pptxANALYTICAL THINKING.pptx
ANALYTICAL THINKING.pptx
Tawanda Chisiri517 visualizações
The Anatomy of Problem SolvingThe Anatomy of Problem Solving
The Anatomy of Problem Solving
Damian T. Gordon5K visualizações
Problem solving and analytical skillsProblem solving and analytical skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
tayyabaways31K visualizações
Case analylsisCase analylsis
Case analylsis
Karthik Bharadwaj282 visualizações
Demystifying EvaluationDemystifying Evaluation
Demystifying Evaluation
Skillsforhealth281 visualizações

Mais de Anand Subramaniam

Lean transformationLean transformation
Lean transformationAnand Subramaniam
2.5K visualizações53 slides
Lean principlesLean principles
Lean principlesAnand Subramaniam
969 visualizações43 slides
Lean thinkingLean thinking
Lean thinkingAnand Subramaniam
1K visualizações47 slides
Anand dossier 2Anand dossier 2
Anand dossier 2Anand Subramaniam
514 visualizações23 slides
Anand short dossierAnand short dossier
Anand short dossierAnand Subramaniam
219 visualizações2 slides
Set up reductionSet up reduction
Set up reductionAnand Subramaniam
50.2K visualizações41 slides

Mais de Anand Subramaniam(20)

Lean transformationLean transformation
Lean transformation
Anand Subramaniam2.5K visualizações
Lean principlesLean principles
Lean principles
Anand Subramaniam969 visualizações
Lean thinkingLean thinking
Lean thinking
Anand Subramaniam1K visualizações
Anand dossier 2Anand dossier 2
Anand dossier 2
Anand Subramaniam514 visualizações
Anand short dossierAnand short dossier
Anand short dossier
Anand Subramaniam219 visualizações
Set up reductionSet up reduction
Set up reduction
Anand Subramaniam50.2K visualizações
Waste Walk ~ AuditWaste Walk ~ Audit
Waste Walk ~ Audit
Anand Subramaniam25.6K visualizações
Muda in service industriesMuda in service industries
Muda in service industries
Anand Subramaniam10.3K visualizações
Defects Vs. ErrorsDefects Vs. Errors
Defects Vs. Errors
Anand Subramaniam13.6K visualizações
3 MU3 MU
3 MU
Anand Subramaniam19.9K visualizações
Gemba kaizenGemba kaizen
Gemba kaizen
Anand Subramaniam19.6K visualizações
LSS Idea Generation to Project ExecutionLSS Idea Generation to Project Execution
LSS Idea Generation to Project Execution
Anand Subramaniam14.9K visualizações
LSS -  5 Year StrategyLSS -  5 Year Strategy
LSS - 5 Year Strategy
Anand Subramaniam5.4K visualizações
CMMI   Capability Maturity Model Integration CMMI   Capability Maturity Model Integration
CMMI Capability Maturity Model Integration
Anand Subramaniam26.1K visualizações
8 D – Problem Solving Process8 D – Problem Solving Process
8 D – Problem Solving Process
Anand Subramaniam88.5K visualizações
Total Productive MaintenanceTotal Productive Maintenance
Total Productive Maintenance
Anand Subramaniam27.6K visualizações
TPM Implementation StrategyTPM Implementation Strategy
TPM Implementation Strategy
Anand Subramaniam17.6K visualizações
Overall Equipment EffectivenessOverall Equipment Effectiveness
Overall Equipment Effectiveness
Anand Subramaniam15.3K visualizações
Autonomous MaintenanceAutonomous Maintenance
Autonomous Maintenance
Anand Subramaniam30.4K visualizações
VSM – Current & FutureVSM – Current & Future
VSM – Current & Future
Anand Subramaniam27.8K visualizações

Último(20)

Micron CXL product and architecture updateMicron CXL product and architecture update
Micron CXL product and architecture update
CXL Forum21 visualizações
CXL at OCPCXL at OCP
CXL at OCP
CXL Forum158 visualizações
MemVerge: Past Present and Future of CXLMemVerge: Past Present and Future of CXL
MemVerge: Past Present and Future of CXL
CXL Forum98 visualizações
WEEK 1_ IT Network Engineering Class.pptxWEEK 1_ IT Network Engineering Class.pptx
WEEK 1_ IT Network Engineering Class.pptx
dclmict180 visualizações
Java 21 and Beyond- A Roadmap of Innovations  .pdfJava 21 and Beyond- A Roadmap of Innovations  .pdf
Java 21 and Beyond- A Roadmap of Innovations .pdf
Ana-Maria Mihalceanu49 visualizações
[2023] Putting the R! in R&D.pdf[2023] Putting the R! in R&D.pdf
[2023] Putting the R! in R&D.pdf
Eleanor McHugh31 visualizações
Photowave Presentation Slides - 11.8.23.pptxPhotowave Presentation Slides - 11.8.23.pptx
Photowave Presentation Slides - 11.8.23.pptx
CXL Forum110 visualizações
Architecting multi-cloud ready applicationsArchitecting multi-cloud ready applications
Architecting multi-cloud ready applications
Swaminathan Vetri43 visualizações

Solving Client Issues

  • 1. Solving Client Issues Framework, Tools & Techniques Anand Subramaniam
  • 2.
  • 3.
  • 5. Do you struggle with these… Client’s Issue What is logical thinking? What tools & techniques does one deploy to effectively to solve a client’s issue? What framework does one use to manage stakeholder expectation? Is there a systematic process one can use when problem solving? How to identify the key drivers behind an issue? When to apply specific techniques, viz., brainstorming, root cause analysis, SWOT etc? How does one test the proposed solutions before client submission? How to present a viable solution / convincing argument to solve critical problems? How to define the problem?
  • 6. An Approach to Issue Resolution Issue Analysis Solution Hypothesis Facts Issue Resolution
  • 7.
  • 8.
  • 9.
  • 10.
  • 11.
  • 12. Tools & Techniques – Issue Definition
  • 13.
  • 14. Issue Definition – Questions to Ask How How should the process or system work? How are people currently handling the problem? Who Who is causing the problem? Who says this is a problem? Who are impacted by this problem? When When does this problem occur? When did this problem first start occurring? Where Where does this problem occur? Where does this problem have an impact ? What What will happen if this problem is not solved? What are the symptoms? What are the impacts? Why Why is this problem occurring? Why? Why? Why? Why?
  • 15.
  • 16.
  • 17.
  • 18. Tools & Techniques – Hypotheses Formulation
  • 19.
  • 20. Formulating Hypotheses Issue Concern #1 Concern #2 Concern #3 Hypothesis #1A Hypothesis #1B Hypothesis #1C Hypothesis #1D Concern Hypotheses Key Questions Questions which need to be answered or topics which need to be explored in order to solve a n issue Speculative answers for concerns that are phrased as questions and/or areas for exploration Questions that probe hypotheses and drive the primary research required to solve the issue Key Questions #1B-a Key Questions #1B-b Key Questions #1B-c Key Questions #1B-d
  • 21.
  • 22.
  • 23. Tools & Techniques – Fact Collection
  • 24.
  • 25.
  • 26.
  • 27. Tools & Techniques – Performing Analysis
  • 28.
  • 29.
  • 30.
  • 31. Tools & Techniques – Solution Viability
  • 32.
  • 33.
  • 34.