Solving problems and making decisions

Queen's Suite 9
9:00AM - 5:00PM, 19 Jan 2026

The ability to understand what the actual problem is and then to make the right decision as to the best way to solve it is a key skill.  We can waste a lot of time and energy providing a solution to a problem which has not been fully understood. This then leads to the problem reoccurring and a similar solution being implemented with similar results. This class looks at different techniques for identifying what the real problem is and the different decision making techniques we can employ to sort it out. It will explore the basics of root cause analysis as well as the different creative techniques which can be used to
“think outside the box”. A fun and interactive class which will expand the ways through which you will be able to look at problems and decisions moving forward.

Learning outcomes

  • Understand different ways to solve problems
  • Learn different decision making techniques
  • Be able to identify the real cause of problems
  • Be able to develop the thinking of yourself and your team

Presented by:

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Malcolm Hewitt

Senior Training Consultant Malcolm Hewitt Associates

Malcolm Hewitt is a regular presenter at Continue to Learn.
A 16 year career with Safeway, followed by a prolonged period of consultancy, including interim appointments with both Tesco and the Cooperative Group. This commercial expertise was recognised by the University of Surrey through his appointment as Industrial Fellow to their Retail Marketing degree for 4 consecutive years.

Other retail groups who have benefitted from this commercial background has included Asda, B&Q, Sainsburys and BP.
Since the pandemic he has been working with several small to medium sized companies in order to help them refocus on rebuilding their business.
With a very practical delivery style which focuses upon those tips and techniques which work in the real world of managing people.

 

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