Objectives & Key Takeaways

Effective Problem Solving

Effective Problem Solving

Who This Course Is For

Management & middle management often have to handle problems and make decisions.
Team Leader / Supervisor needs to develop problem-solving capacity for the team.
Professionals who want to improve their analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Individuals want to move from a "handling the problem" mindset to "solving the problem from the root".

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

1

See the issue more clearly

Know how to distinguish Symptom – Problem – Root Cause, build a Problem Statement and determine the correct focus to solve.

2

Identify the underlying causes.

Go beyond the "initially apparent cause" and utilize the 5 Whys, Fishbone diagram, and Cause-and-Effect Analysis to identify the root cause.

3

Create better solutions

Know how to expand your thinking with How Might We?, Brainstorming, SCAMPER and turn problems into improvement opportunities.

4

Choose a high-impact solution.

Know how to evaluate solutions based on Impact × Feasibility, cost, risk and implementation ability.

5

Turning solutions into action

Develop a clear Action Plan with responsible person, deadlines, KPIs and results tracking mechanism.

"A skilled problem solver is not someone who always has an immediate answer. Rather, it is someone who knows how to ask the right questions, view the issue correctly, identify the true cause, and take action that yields results."

LET Institute of Management • Lead. Empower. Transform.

Training Curriculum

DETAILS 4 MODULES & 4 SESSIONS

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M1

SESSION 1 | SEEING THE ISSUE CORRECTLY

In-depth Topic 1

LEARNING CONTENT & PRACTICAL CASES:
  • Problem-solving mindset
  • Problem definition
  • 5W1H & Problem framework
  • Impact map
M2

SESSION 2 | IDENTIFYING THE ROOT CAUSE

In-depth Topic 2

LEARNING CONTENT & PRACTICAL CASES:
  • 5 Whys
  • Fishbone Diagram
  • Cause–Effect Analysis
  • Impact × Evidence × Controllability
M3

SESSION 3 | CREATING BREAKTHROUGH SOLUTIONS

In-depth Topic 3

LEARNING CONTENT & PRACTICAL CASES:
  • "How Might We?" questions
  • SCAMPER creative technique
  • Brainstorming
  • Impact × Feasibility matrix
  • Quick wins vs. Strategic solutions
M4

SESSION 4 | TURNING SOLUTIONS INTO RESULTS

In-depth Topic 4

LEARNING CONTENT & PRACTICAL CASES:
  • Decision Matrix
  • Risk × Impact Analysis
  • Action Plan
  • Review & Learning Loops
Faculty

EXPERTS & INSTRUCTORS

Mr. Le Van Phan
Senior trainer

Mr. Le Van Phan

Managing director

More than 25 years of experience in leadership and team management in the fields of Sales & Marketing, Project Management, Learning & Development. He has held many key leadership positions at domestic and international corporations such as MSB, OCB, VinaCapital, Chubb Life Vietnam, FWD Vietnam.

2026 Course Schedule

TRAINING LOCATION & SCHEDULE

HO CHI MINH CITY (IN-PERSON) Enrollment open
Start date: 28/11/2026
Classes on November 28 and 29.
3rd Floor, Dai Phuc Building, 617–621 Dien Bien Phu, Thanh My Tay Ward, Ho Chi Minh City