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“In Every Problem, there’s a solution.”

Every company faces problems and it is natural.

Whatever the business problem may be, it has a ripple effect on the rest of your business.  According to the website
MindManager Blog, “understanding both the nature and the cause of a problem is the only way to figure out which
actions will help you resolve it.”
In this blog, they come up with none (9) tools to identify or determine the problem in an organization. The problem
solving tools include three unique categories: problem solving diagrams- A visual problem solving process help to
solidify understanding and are a great way for you and your team to transform abstract ideas into a practical,
reconstructive plan; problem solving mind maps- Problem solving mind maps are especially valuable in visualization.
Because they facilitate the brainstorming process that plays a key role in both root cause analysis and the identification
of potential solutions, they help make problems more solvable and; problem solving software solutions- Problem
solving software is the best way to take advantage of multiple problem solving tools in one platform. They include:1
1. Fishbone diagrams
2. Flowcharts
3. Strategy maps
4. Mental maps
5. Idea maps
6. Concept maps
7. Layered process audit software
8. Charting software
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https://blog.mindmanager.com/blog/2020/07/07/202007problem-solving-tools

Tools or
Methods to Description Strengths Weaknesses My Analysis
Identify the
Problem in
an
Organizatio
n
Are a common problem As a weakness, the simplicity of
 Lay out a related set of possible reasons
Fishbone diagrams solving tool so-named the fishbone diagram may make A cause-and-effect diagram that
for an existing problem;
because, once complete, they it difficult to represent the truly helps people track down the
 Investigate each possibility by breaking it
resemble the skeleton of a interrelated nature of problems reasons for problems,
out into sub-causes and;
fish. With the possible root and causes in some very impediments, imperfections,
causes of an issue (the ribs)  See how contributing factors relate to one complex situations. variations, defects, or failures.
branching off from either side another.
of a spine line attached to the
head (the problem)
Is an easy-to-understand 1. Made up of a few simple symbols linked Flowcharts have many Has become a must for modern-
diagram with a variety of limitations, day manufacturing operations due
with arrows
Flowchart  applications. including oversimplifying, to customer demand for increased
indicating workflow direction,
repeated modifications and product mix and fast delivery
flowcharts clearly illustrate what
reproduction. If you draw combined with downward cost
happens at each stage of a process – and
flowcharts by hand, it will be pressures.
how each event impacts other events
quite time and effort consuming.
and decisions.
So it is advisable to rely on
technology and use professional

Used as a strategic planning
Based on a hierarchal system, thoughts
Strategy Maps tool, strategy maps also work
and ideas can be arranged on a single
well as problem mapping
page to flesh out a potential resolution.
diagrams.
Once you’ve got a few tactics you feel
are worth exploring as possible ways to
overcome a challenge, a strategy map
will help you establish the best route to
your problem-solving goal.
flowchart software.
 It must be tailored to the
organization. ...
 It needs buy-in from
leadership to be successful. ...
 It can get complicated. ...
 It requires a lot of data.
While a strategy maps are is
definitely a tried and true method
with many potential advantages,
it’s important to take into
consideration the way that your
company operates and whether a
strategy map system will be worth
the investment.

Helps you get your thoughts
Mental map about what might be causing
a workplace issue out of your
head and onto a shared digital
space.
Idea maps are
Idea maps ideal brainstorming
tools because they allow you
to present and explore ideas
about the best way to solve a
problem collaboratively, and
with a shared sense of
enthusiasm for outside-the-
box thinking.
It doesn't fully reflect our Tool for the brain that captures the
Because mental maps mirror the way our
patterns of thinking, it doesn't thinking that goes on inside your
brains take in and analyze new
aid recall efficiently. Using head. Mind mapping helps you
information, using them to describe your
images taps into the brain's key think, collect knowledge,
theories visually will help you and your
tool for storing memory, and remember and create ideas.
team work through and test those thought
that the process of creating a
models.
mind map uses both
hemispheres.
Take advantage of a wide assortment of
 I can't draw.” ...
colors and images to lay down and It helps you remember and recall
 “This is kids' stuff.” /
organize your scattered thought process. information. Try this little
“Mind maps are
experiment. ...
unprofessional.” ...
It helps you learn new concepts. ...
 “Mind maps can hold It's a fun way of learning
very little
information.” ...
 “Mind mapping takes
longer than regular note
taking.” ...
 “I'm a linear thinker.” ...
 “Mind maps aren't
practical.” ...
 “I've gone through my
entire life without this.
 Are one of the best ways to 2. By laying out your suggested problem-
Concept maps shape your thoughts around a solving process digitally – and using lines Sometimes all concept maps Although some organization often
potential solution because look similar. Evaluation is more use concept maps to promote
to form and define relationship
they let you create time consuming for the problem-solving, these visuals
connections – your group will be able to
interlinked, visual instructor have potential disadvantages if
see how each piece of the solution puzzle
representations of intricate They can be visually they muddle relationships and
connects with another.
concepts. overwhelming or messy when discourage critical thinking. In
used to explore large concepts. addition, they may be ineffective
at certain stages and for some
styles.
Are a type of high-frequency Help companies oversee production Are a type of high- More than just making questions
audit common in automotive processes and keep an eye on the cost and frequency audit common in ... and checklists stronger, you’ll be
and aerospace manufacturing. quality of the goods they create. for writing LPA questions, that's able to pinpoint which processes
Layered process The audits take place multiple Dedicated LPA software makes problem a significant weakness. drive your biggest problems. It’s
audits times daily and require solving easier for manufacturers because that information that equips you to
participation from all levels it helps them see where costly leaks make big-time quality
of the organization, creating a improvements, giving you
series of checks to catch maximum value from your
process errors before they investment in LPAs.
become defects.
Charting software is often Reduced oversight Charting software are the future.
Make it possible to display and examine
Charting software used in marketing, where a Cost The bottom line is that they were
competitor profiles, customer
variety of bar charts and X-Y Technical malfunctions created for ease and laid back job,
segmentation, and sales trends.
axis diagrams Increased virtual work although it is not as black-and-
white as initially thought.
Is a problem solving software Once you know why an obstruction, No weakness
MindManager that will make your team more shortfall, or difficulty exists, you can
productive in figuring out use MindManager’s wide range of The software provides ways for
why a process, plan, or project brainstorming and problem mapping users to visualize information in
isn’t working the way it diagrams to: mind maps and flowcharts.
should. MindManager can be used to
 Find the most promising way to
manage projects, organize
correct the situation
information, and for
 Activate your chosen solution,
brainstorming.
and By allowing your group to work
 Conduct regular checks to make together more effectively to break
sure your repair work is
 down problems, uncover
sustainable
solutions, and rebuild processes
 MindManager is the
and workflows, MindManager’s
ultimate problem solving
versatile collection of problem
software.
solving tools will help make
Not only is it versatile enough to use as everyone on your team a more
your go-to system for puzzling out all efficient problem solver.
types of workplace problems,
MindManager’s built-in forecasting tools,
timeline charts, and warning indicators
let you plan, implement, and monitor
your solutions.