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In today's fast-changing competitive environment, people in all roles need to have more commercial awareness and responsibility.

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Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Executives, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business and IT stakeholders working with analysts, Quality and process engineers, technicians, corrective action coordinators or managers; supervisors, team leaders, and process operators; anyone who wants to improve their ability to solve recurring problems. Overview At the completion of this course, you should be able to: Identify the different types of tools and techniques available Apply change management successfully Review what to look for when applying business case thinking to Root Cause Analysis Develop a process to systematically approach problems Business success is dependent on effective resolution of the problems that present themselves every day. Often the same or similar problems continue causing repeated losses in time or money and your staff become experts at fixing rather than preventing the problems. Learn to find and fix root causes and develop corrective actions that will effectively eliminate or control these problems. SECTION 1: RCA FOUNDATION CONCEPTS AND OBJECTIVES * Section Learning Objectives * Discuss Definitions ? IT Perspective * Discuss What is a problem and why do they exist? * What is Root Cause? * RCA Benefits and Approaches * Event and Casual Analysis * Event and Causal Analysis: Exercise 1c Worksheet * RCA Tools for each approach * Section Summary and Conclusions SECTION 2: ENHANCE USE OF RCA TOOLS * Why use a Particular Method * Tool: Change Analysis * Change Analysis Examples * Tool: How to Resolve Conflict * Tool: 5 Why?s * Example Learning Management Problem * Tool: Cause and Effect * Tool: Fault Tree Analysis * Why do we use Fault Tree Analysis? * How does it work? * Fault Tree Diagram Symbols * Example #1 of FTA: Car Hits Object * Tool: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) * Example: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis * Tool: Design / Application Review SECTION 3: PROBLEM RESOLUTION AND PREVENTION * Section Objectives * The Secret of Solving Problems: * -A Note about Statistical Control * -A Note about Fire Fighting * Technique: Business Process Mapping * Example: IGOE * Technique: Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC * Lean Six Sigma Benefits * Importance of Understanding the Business Process * The Business Process Mandate * Technique: Process Modeling * Graphical Notation Standard (BPMN): * -What is Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN)? * -Benefits of BPMN * -Basic Components of BPMN * Technique: Business Process Maturity Model * Five Levels of Maturity SECTION 4: CAPABILITY IMPROVEMENT FOR RCA * Steps in Disciplined Problem Solving * RCA as a RCA Process * Key RCA Role Considerations * Sustainable RCA Improvement * Organizational Units * Process Area Goals, Practices * Specific and General Practices * Specific Practice Examples * Software Maturity Survey * SWOT Analysis Worksheet * Recognize the importance of the Change Management component in your RCA implementation * Using the ADKAR Model to Communicate Change * Review ADKAR© Model ? * -Awareness of the need for change * -Desire to participate and support the change * -Knowledge on how to change * -Ability to implement required skills and behaviors * -Reinforcement to sustain the change * The ADKAR Model: Reinforcement SECTION 5: COURSE SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS * Plan the Proposal and Business Case * Example: 1 Page Business Case * Resource Guide * Questions

Duration 2 Days 12 CPD hours This course is intended for Executives, Project Managers, Business Analysts, Business and IT stakeholders working with analysts, Quality and process engineers, technicians, corrective action coordinators or managers; supervisors, team leaders, and process operators; anyone who wants to improve their ability to solve recurring problems. Overview At the completion of this course, you should be able to:Identify the different types of tools and techniques availableApply change management successfullyReview what to look for when applying business case thinking to Root Cause AnalysisDevelop a process to systematically approach problems Problem determination skills cannot be acquired by reading a book. They mostly come from experience. After this course, you will have a general understanding of a structured problem determination approach, which you can then apply in your daily work. RCA FOUNDATION CONCEPTS AND OBJECTIVES * Section Learning Objectives * Discuss Definitions ? IT Perspective * Discuss What is a problem and why do they exist? * Exercise 1a: Why is RCA important * What is Root Cause? * RCA Benefits and Approaches * Exercise 1b: Why are multiple approaches important? * Event and Casual Analysis * Exercise 1c: Apply Event and Causal Analysis * Event and Causal Analysis: Exercise 1c Worksheet * RCA Tools for each approach * Exercise 1D: Prepare for Case Study * Section Summary and Conclusions ENHANCE USE OF RCA TOOLS * Why use a Particular Method * Tool: Change Analysis * Change Analysis Examples * Exercise 2a: Apply Change Analysis * Exercise 2b: Change Analysis Worksheet * Tool: How to Resolve Conflict * Tool: 5 Why?s * Example Learning Management Problem * Exercise 2b: Apply 5 Why?s Sequence-of-Events * Exercise 2b: Worksheet * Tool: Cause and Effect * Exercise 2c: Apply Cause and Effect * Exercise 2c: Cause and Effect Worksheet * Tool: Fault Tree Analysis * Why do we use Fault Tree Analysis? * How does it work? * Fault Tree Diagram Symbols * Example #1 of FTA: Car Hits Object * Exercise 2D: Apply Fault Tree Analysis * Tool: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) * Example: Failure Modes and Effects Analysis * Exercise 2E: Apply FMEA * Tool: Design / Application Review * Exercise 2d: Apply Design/Application Review * Section summary & conclusions PROBLEM RESOLUTION & PREVENTION * Section Objectives * The Secret of Solving Problems * A Note about Statistical Control * A Note about Fire Fighting * Technique: Business Process Mapping * Example: IGOE * Exercise 3A: Problem as IGOE * Exercise 3A: IGOE Template * Technique: Lean Six Sigma and DMAIC * Lean Six Sigma Benefits * Exercise 3B: Apply Lean Six Sigma * Importance of Understanding the Business Process * The Business Process Mandate * Technique: Process Modeling * Graphical Notation Standard (BPMN) * What is Business Process Modeling Notation (BPMN)? * Benefits of BPMN * Basic Components of BPMN * Exercise 3C: Use BPMN to Document a Current State * Technique: Business Process Maturity Model * Five Levels of Maturity * Exercise 3D: Appraise Business Process Maturity Level * Section Summary and Conclusions CAPABILITY IMPROVEMENT FOR RCA * Section Learning Objectives * Steps in Disciplined Problem Solving * RCA as a RCA Process * Key RCA Role Considerations * Exercise 4A: Apply RCA to RCA Process * Sustainable RCA Improvement * Organizational Units * Process Area Goals, Practices * Specific and General Practices * Specific Practice Examples * Software Maturity Survey * Exercise 4B: Apply Strengths, Weakness, Opportunities and Threats (SWOT) to RCA * SWOT Analysis Worksheet * Recognize the importance of the Change Management component in your RCA implementation * Using the ADKAR Model to Communicate Change * Review ADKAR© Model ? * Awareness of the need for change * Desire to participate and support the change * Knowledge on how to change * Ability to implement required skills and behaviors * Reinforcement to sustain the change * Exercise 4C: Create an Ability Checklist * The ADKAR Model: Reinforcement * Exercise 4D: Find two examples of how ADKAR will be different * Section Summary and Conclusions COURSE SUMMARY & CONCLUSIONS * Plan the Proposal and Business Case * Example: 1 Page Business Case * Exercise 5A: Creating Action Plans * Resource Guide * Questions ADDITIONAL COURSE DETAILS: Nexus Humans BA17 - Advanced Root Cause Analysis training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the BA17 - Advanced Root Cause Analysis course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Mental Health First Aid England Aware is an introductory course designed to increase mental health awareness and give an understanding of how to look after wellbeing and challenge stigma. Through an interactive instructor-led live session, you will learn: * What mental health is and how to challenge stigma * An introduction to some common mental health issues * Confidence to support someone who may be experiencing mental ill health * Ways to look after your own mental health and support wellbeing OUTLINE * What is mental health? * Mental Health Continuum * Factors that affect mental health * Stigma * Stress and stress management * Spotting signs of distress * Mental health conditions: * Depression * Anxiety disorders * Psychosis * Eating disorders * Suicide * Self-harm * Recovery * Take 10 Together - starting a supportive conversation * Supporting mental health in the workplace * Useful statistics * Helpful resources