Strategic Analysis & Problem Solving

Strategic thinking and structured problem-solving are essential for teams operating in fast-paced, high-stakes environments. Strategic Analysis & Problem Solving equips teams with tools to assess their own performance dynamics, remove internal and external barriers, and apply structured models for solving challenges with clarity and intention. Drawing on behavioral psychology—specifically Problem Solving Training (PST) by D’Zurilla and Goldfried—alongside modern decision-making frameworks, this program empowers teams to shift from reactive behaviors to proactive, analytical mindsets that drive sustained high performance.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
– Analyze current team dynamics using confidence-performance mapping
– Identify and mitigate internal (emotional, cognitive) and external (environmental, interpersonal) barriers to performance
– Apply the Problem-Solving Training (PST) methodology to real-world team tasks
– Develop action plans that shift tasks from low-confidence or high-anxiety zones to peak performance states
– Use structured frameworks to define problems, generate options, and evaluate solutions
– Apply critical thinking, root cause analysis, and cognitive bias checks to complex team decisions
– Foster a team culture of ownership, adaptability, and collaborative problem-solving

Team Dynamics and Performance Mapping

Internal vs External Barriers to Execution

Problem-Solving Training (PST) Framework Application

Strategic Decision-Making and Action Planning

Bias-Aware Thinking and Root Cause Analysis

Building Accountability Through Shared Ownership

Collaborative Scenario-Based Problem Simulations

Creating and Sustaining a High-Performance Culture

This course is ideal for All Supervisory Levels, middle management teams, cross-functional groups, project delivery teams, and leadership units seeking to enhance team cohesion, strategic thinking, and problem resolution under pressure.

The program uses a behavioral science-driven, hands-on approach combining interactive strategy simulations, team mapping exercises, and scenario-based group work. Participants use tools like the Team Performance Quadrant, Barrier Scenario Labs, and the Problem Solving Training (PST) model to practice iterative thinking, decision evaluation, and problem deconstruction. Real team challenges are integrated into each activity to ensure immediate relevance. Best practices in critical thinking (e.g. root cause analysis, decision trees, Pareto thinking, 5 Whys) are layered throughout, ensuring learning is both strategic and actionable.

Participants leave with enhanced strategic awareness, a practical problem-solving framework, and a shared team language for addressing barriers, identifying solutions, and moving toward high-performance execution across tasks.