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Problem-Solving Training Using Root-Cause Analysis

Root Cause Problem-Solving

This proven, structured 8-step approach to problem solving helps organizations improve operational and financial performance by identifying root causes and implementing lasting solutions to significant or recurring problems. The method is widely used by major manufacturers and applicable across all industries.

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Cost:

$565 for In-Person

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What Is Root Cause Problem-Solving

Recurring problems and costly inefficiencies can drain productivity and morale. The 8-Step Root Cause Problem-Solving process empowers your team to identify true causes, eliminate guesswork, and implement fact-based, sustainable solutions.

Through this disciplined, repeatable, and team-oriented approach, participants will gain practical tools and techniques to drive continuous improvement and strengthen overall performance.

8-Step Root Cause Problem Solving is available in-person at our Grand Rapids training center, or on-site at your organization.

8 Step Root Cause Problem Solving

Who is it for?

This training is ideal for individuals and teams responsible for solving operational, quality, or process issues—including engineers, supervisors, managers, production associates, and support staff. The principles apply equally to manufacturing, service, and technical environments.

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What You Will Learn

The 8-Step Process

Participants will learn and apply a proven, structured methodology that includes problem definition, root cause analysis, solution development, and verification to ensure results are both effective and lasting.

Key steps include:

  • Defining and describing the problem
  • Containing the issue to protect customers
  • Identifying root causes using fact-based tools
  • Implementing and verifying corrective actions
  • Preventing recurrence through standardization

Tools and Techniques

This workshop includes instruction and practice with core problem solving tools such as:

  • Is/Is-Not Analysis
  • Cause-and-Effect Diagrams
  • 5-Why Analysis
  • FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) linkage
  • Standardized Work Instructions and Layered Process Audits

Applied Learning

Participants will engage in instructor-led discussions, group exercises, and a case study designed to transfer knowledge into real-world problem-solving capability. Training may be delivered using a current

Benefits of Root Cause Problem-Solving Training

There are many benefits to Root Cause Problem Solving Training, including:

Improved Performance

Strengthen operational and financial outcomes by addressing issues at their source.

Fact-Based Decision Making
Sustainable Solutions
Stronger Collaboration

Program Details and Registration

In-Person Cost: $565

In Person Training Program Details

Frontline Training Solutions hosts in-person training at its training center in Grand Rapids, MI. Class sizes are limited to 20 participants per course to improve the learning process for everyone.

The in-person training covers one session and includes:

  • 6 hours of training (theory and case study and wrap-up)
  • A training workbook
  • Templates and tools you can use after the training is done

Location: 1760 44th Street SW, Suite 10, Grand Rapids, MI 49519

You can also have one of our expert instructors host an on-site training session at your company anywhere in the country.

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Custom Solutions

Need a Customized Problem-Solving Session?

Bring the 8-Step Root Cause Problem-Solving process directly to your team. We can adapt the training to your operation, timelines, and real challenges so your people work through issues that actually matter.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What problems does the 8-Step Root Cause Problem-Solving training help teams address?

This training helps teams work through recurring operational, quality, and process issues that disrupt productivity or impact results. Instead of treating symptoms, participants learn how to identify true causes and put corrective actions in place that hold up over time.

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