Free Problem Solving Flow Chart.

This free problem solving flow chart is part of our growing range of problem solving articles, tools and resources. To download the flow chart click on the adjacent flow chart symbol.

The flow chart is based on our Seven Step Problem Solving Process. It provides an easy to follow route through a typical problem solving process with each of the 7 steps identified. You can also link from the "pdf" document to other articles on problem solving which relate to specific parts of the flow chart.

One of the features we have included in the problem solving flow chart is a recognition of the role of teams in problem solving. If you have the right expertise in your team, then one of the potential benefits of teamwork is to find better solutions to problems.

Some of the early stages of the flow chart help you to think about where teamwork in the workplace might assist in the problem solving process.

For example, think about where and under what circumstances you might problem solve on your own, or when you might involve the team.



Then secondly consider how will you involve the team in solving the problem. Using a team can be a powerful way to solve a problem, but there can also be problems associated with using teams to solve problems!

So be sure that you have thought through why you are involving the team, and how you are going to involve them.



Flow charts are supposed to bring some clarity to processes. Hopefully this chart will do that for problem solving with suggestions for the kind of activities to consider at each stage of the process.


You can read more about problem solving in our articles and problem solving exercises. You will also find a detailed process with links to tools to help you solve problems in our article Seven Step Problem Solving Process or if you are short of time the essential steps are in our article 7 problem solving steps. There is also a great story of the Charlie Brown approach to problem solving in our article decision making lesson number 1.

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