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Problem Solving and Strategic Thinking Course in Abu Dhabi

Q: Do I Need a Background in Strategy?

No formal prerequisites apply. Some workplace experience is helpful because it gives you real problems to analyze during the exercises. Module one covers the foundations of problem-solving.

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A Toolkit That Turns Symptoms into Root Causes

● Write a clear problem statement and separate symptoms from root causes using proven analytical tools.

● Generate at least fifteen options with SCAMPER and Six Thinking Hats before judging any idea.

● Score options with a weighted matrix, assess risk, and link each decision to long-term strategy.

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Problem Solving and Strategic Thinking Course Outline

Module	Focus / Topics Covered	Skills / Activities
Module 1: Foundations of Problem-Solving	Simple, complicated, and complex problems; systems thinking; the structured problem-solving cycle; critical thinking with evidence, logic, and assumptions; common cognitive biases; assessing your problem-solving style	Identify the cognitive biases at work in a short business case and suggest ways to counter them.
Module 2: Defining and Analyzing Problems	Writing a clear problem statement; Pareto analysis and the 80/20 rule; the 5 Whys; issue trees and the MECE principle; fishbone (Ishikawa) diagrams; gathering and testing evidence.	Analyze a workplace problem with the 5 Whys and a fishbone diagram, then agree on the root cause.
Module 3: Creative Thinking and Generating Options	Divergent and convergent thinking; lateral thinking and reframing; structured brainstorming and brainwriting; Six Thinking Hats; the SCAMPER technique; reverse brainstorming	Generate at least fifteen options for a case problem using SCAMPER and Six Thinking Hats
Module 4: Decision-Making	Weighted decision matrices; decision trees and expected value; cost-benefit analysis; group decision-making and avoiding groupthink; risk assessment and mitigation; decisions under uncertainty	Evaluate shortlisted options with a weighted decision matrix and a simple risk assessment.
Module 5: Strategic Thinking and Execution	Strategic and operational thinking; scenario planning for an uncertain future; SWOT and PESTLE analysis; setting objectives with OKRs; Porter’s Five Forces; building and presenting a strategic action plan	Build and present a strategic action plan for a real challenge from your own organization.

Spot the Biases Before They Spot You

Good decisions start with honest thinking. Module one separates simple, complicated, and complex problems, introduces systems thinking, and walks you through a structured problem-solving cycle built on evidence, logic, and tested assumptions. You also assess your own problem-solving style, and critical thinking through the module.

The practical exercise asks you to identify cognitive biases in a short business case and suggest ways to counter them. Biases that distort thinking get special attention. Participants recognize biases in others quickly, so the facilitator guides you to spot the same patterns in yourself.

Define the Problem Before Chasing Solutions

Most failed solutions solve the wrong problem, so this part of the program slows you down on purpose. You write a clear problem statement, apply Pareto analysis and the 5 Whys, build issue trees with the MECE principle, and draw fishbone diagrams while gathering and testing evidence.

In this problem-solving course in Abu Dhabi, you analyze a workplace problem with your team, then agree on the root cause before anyone proposes a fix.

Generate Options, Then Choose With Evidence

Creativity and judgment work best in sequence. Module three covers divergent and convergent thinking, lateral thinking, reframing, brainwriting, Six Thinking Hats, SCAMPER, and reverse brainstorming, with a target of at least fifteen options. The facilitator keeps idea generation separate from evaluation, because judging too early shuts creativity down.

Module four of this problem-solving and strategic thinking course in Abu Dhabi brings structure to the choice. You use weighted decision matrices, decision trees, expected value, and cost-benefit analysis, then assess risk and avoid groupthink. Teams agree on decision criteria and weights before scoring options, helping make comparisons more consistent and reducing the risk of biased evaluations.

Turn Analysis into a Strategic Action Plan

Module five connects daily decisions to long-term direction. You compare strategic and operational thinking, practice scenario planning, apply SWOT, PESTLE, and Porter’s Five Forces, and set objectives with OKRs. Each framework links back to a decision, because tools only matter when they change what people do.

The module ends with a strategic action plan for a real challenge in your own organization, presented to the group. Strengthen decision-making and tackle workplace challenges with Al Manal Training Center’s problem-solving and strategic thinking certification in Abu Dhabi.

Think Strategically About Everyday Decisions

Organizations need people who analyze problems logically, think creatively, and decide with the bigger picture in mind. This strategic thinking training in Abu Dhabi gives managers, analysts, and high-potential employees a structured toolkit across five modules. You apply each tool to realistic business cases, work through team exercises, and finish with a strategic plan for a challenge that matters to your organization. The Intermediate-level program also includes a participant workbook, templates, checklists, and your own action plan.

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Built for People Who Make Decisions

This problem-solving course in Abu Dhabi has no formal prerequisites, although some workplace experience can help participants apply the concepts to practical situations. The program suits managers, project and operations professionals, analysts, planners, high-potential employees, and others involved in decision-making. Each module includes a practical exercise, while the final module focuses on developing and presenting a strategic action plan for a real organizational challenge. Participants also receive a workbook, practical templates, checklists, and a personal action plan.

Managers Making Everyday Decisions

Replace instinct with a repeatable method for defining problems, comparing options, and explaining your choices clearly to the people who depend on your decisions.

Analysts and Planners

Structure evidence with issue trees and the MECE principle, then turn findings into scenarios, objectives, and recommendations that decision-makers can act on.

Project and Operations Professionals

Use root-cause tools, risk assessment, and decision matrices to keep projects on track and to resolve operational issues at their source.

High-Potential Employees

Build analytical and strategic skills, then present a strategic action plan for a real challenge in your own organization before the program ends.

Link Every Framework to a Decision

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Make Objective Decisions With Clear Criteria

Teams agree on criteria and weights before scoring, which prevents biased scoring.

Generate Ideas Before Evaluating Solutions

Idea generation stays separate from judgment, so creativity gets room before critique begins.

Apply Strategic Thinking to Real Business Challenges

Real cases from your own organization anchor the exercises and the final strategic plan.

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Questions About Our Problem-Solving Program

What Training Formats are Available?

The program offers intensive workshops, part-time training, a condensed format, and live online sessions. Contact Al Manal Training Center to confirm the available schedules and delivery arrangements.

Which Roles Benefit Most?

Managers and team leaders, project and operations professionals, analysts and planners, high-potential employees, and anyone involved in decision-making benefit from the program.

Do I Need a Background in Strategy?

No, formal prerequisites apply. Some workplace experience is helpful because it gives you real problems to analyze during the exercises. Module one covers the foundations of problem-solving.

Do I Get a Certificate of Completion?

Yes. Participants who attend the program and complete the practical exercises receive the Certificate of Completion. The course also includes a practical strategic action plan developed around a real organizational challenge.

Which Analytical Tools Will I Learn?

You work with the 5 Whys, fishbone diagrams, Pareto analysis, issue trees, and the MECE principle for defining problems, all practiced on realistic cases. Later modules add weighted decision matrices, decision trees, cost-benefit analysis, SWOT, PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces, and OKRs, each one introduced alongside a practical exercise.

How Does the Course Teach Root-Cause Analysis?

Module two asks you to analyze a workplace problem with the 5 Whys and a fishbone diagram, then agree on the root cause as a group. The facilitator reminds teams that most failed solutions solve the wrong problem, so you spend time here before moving on to solutions.

Does the Course Cover Creative Thinking?

Yes. Module three teaches divergent and convergent thinking, lateral thinking, brainwriting, Six Thinking Hats, SCAMPER, and reverse brainstorming. You generate at least fifteen options for a case problem before any evaluation begins.

How Does the Program Teach Decision-Making?

You learn to use weighted decision matrices, decision trees, expected value, and cost-benefit analysis. You also evaluate shortlisted options using a weighted decision matrix and a simple risk assessment. Teams agree on criteria and weights before scoring, and the module addresses groupthink and decisions under uncertainty.

What Strategic Frameworks are Included?

Module five covers strategic and operational thinking, scenario planning, SWOT, PESTLE, Porter's Five Forces, and OKRs. This strategic thinking training in Abu Dhabi links each framework to a decision, so analysis leads to action. Each module includes a practical exercise that helps participants apply the concepts and tools covered in realistic business situations.

What is the Final Deliverable?

You build and present a strategic action plan for a real challenge from your own organization. The plan applies the tools introduced earlier and gives you a document to bring back to your team.

Can I Take the Program Online?

The program is available through intensive workshops, part-time sessions, condensed training, and live online delivery.

Can a Team Solve a Shared Challenge Here?

Yes. The course is available for public enrollment and in-house corporate groups. Contact us to confirm the available delivery options and discuss the team's training needs.

What Decision and Analysis Skills Will I Build?

You will be able to define problems clearly and tell symptoms from root causes, evaluate options objectively, manage risk, apply tools such as the 5 Whys, fishbone, and Pareto analysis, use strategic frameworks including SWOT, PESTLE, and Five Forces, generate creative options with structured techniques, and turn analysis into a strategic action plan.

How are the Sessions Run?

Sessions rely on analytical tools such as the 5 Whys, fishbone, Pareto, and issue trees, case studies built on realistic business problems, team workshops with creative and decision exercises, and a strategic plan for a real challenge.

What is this Program Designed to Achieve?

The course enables participants to define problems accurately, identify root causes, generate and evaluate options, and connect everyday decisions to long-term strategy.

What Materials Come with the Course?

The course comes with a participant workbook in print or digital form, practical templates, checklists, a personal action plan, and the Certificate of Completion.

Decide Clearly and Act Sooner

Make clearer decisions, solve the right problems, and leave with a practical action plan today.