Introduction
Excellent Troubleshooting skills are considered a core competency for 'Best-in-Class' industrial companies. If your company’s goals include minimizing downtime then this workshop is a must because it delivers rapid, safe Troubleshooting.
Course Objective of Process Troubleshooting, Problem Analyzing, and Problem-solving
Considers a wide range of information and factors; generates and evaluates alternatives; grasps complexities and perceives relationships among problems or issues; makes timely, sound judgments.
- Applies the appropriate knowledge and cross-functional resources in addressing issues.
- Considers alternatives and chooses the best, workable solution (i.e., considers the pros and cons, trade-offs, timing, available resources).
- Make effective decisions by balancing analysis with decisiveness.
- Fully understand problems by gathers relevant information.
- Integrates information from a variety of sources to arrive at optimal solutions.
- Applies accurate logic to facts; detects inaccuracies or flaws in reasoning.
- Create alternative ideas & innovative thinking.
Course Methodology of Process Troubleshooting, Problem Analyzing, and Problem-solving
The program will be conducted in a facilitative style with a combination of lecture, practical experience in the use of techniques, case studies, and a high level of lively debate and sharing of ideas. Delegates will be encouraged to introduce problems of their own for discussion and analysis. Copies of all lecture materials, case studies, and workbooks will be provided.
Course Outlines of Process Troubleshooting, Problem Analyzing, and Problem-solving
DAY 1 - Concepts
- The nature of process problems affecting performance
- Performance defined in terms of generic variables: Speed; Quality; and Cost
- Effort inputs in context - Asset-based or Business Process-based
- Structured approach - The Operations Process redefined
- Configuration; Operation; and Optimization
- Maturity Indexing: Planning; Control, Congruence, Empowerment
- 6 Big Losses, 7 Wastes
DAY 2 - Tools and Techniques - Practical Experience
- Interactive and Dynamic variable relationships analysis
- Techniques introduction
- Tools introduction
- Problem Analysis
- Practical Use of Tools and Techniques
- Case Studies
- Tools & Techniques - selecting the right one
DAY 3 - People Issues
- Working practices - empowerment or impairment?
- Group dynamics
- Individual motivators
- Developing Troubleshooting and Problem-Solving skills
- Managing change
DAY 4 - Operator, Maintainer, Designer Interface
- Cross-functional and Teamworking
- Introduction to the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving
- Auditing your process to a dynamic standard
- Effect of Maintenance/Operations strategy
- Development of Standards and Key Performance Indicators
- Life Cycle Costing, Design for Operation, Design for Maintenance
DAY 5 - Open Forum
- Revisit Concepts, Tools and Techniques
- Your Problems - Case Studies
- Your Action Plan
- Wrap up
About Dubai
Dubai, located on the Persian Gulf, is one of the seven United Arab Emirates and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. The discovery of oil in the region has made Dubai extremely wealthy, allowing it to build the glittering skyscrapers that it is now famous for. That wealth is strongly in evidence in Dubai and visitors will see luxurious buildings and supercars aplenty. Perfect beaches and endless shopping opportunities are to key to Dubai's attractions. Flights to Dubai open up the city's cultural attractions to tourists, with beautiful mosques, museums and art galleries scattered throughout this ultra-modern metropolis.
Things to do and places to visit in Dubai
Dubai's wealth has made it famous for building ever taller buildings and creating artificial islands off its shores. The city's hotels are luxurious and shoppers will love its extensive shopping malls which showcase all the world's top brands. Dubai's attractions don't end there. Dubai also caters to adventure lovers, who can jump in a 4x4 or on a board to speed over dunes outside the city. Local culture mustn't be forgotten either, and visitors have wonderful mosques to visit and old districts to explore. All that combined means that a flight to Dubai is sure to lead to an unforgettable holiday.
When visiting Dubai, be sure to:
- Go to the observation deck of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world.
- Admire the intricately beautiful Grand Mosque, which has the tallest minaret in the city.
- Understand the local history and culture with a visit to the Dubai Museum.
- Discover objects from the 6th century at Jumeirah Archaeological Site.
- Go skiing – That's not a joke, the Mall of the Emirates houses a snowdome.
- Go shopping at the Mall of the Emirates or the Dubai Mall.
- Explore the desert surrounding the city – either by 4x4 or atop a camel.
- Eat fantastic seafood at Dubai Marina.
- Cool off at the Wild Wadi Waterpark.
- Marvel at gorgeous Arabic calligraphy at Jumeirah Mosque, the biggest in the city.
- Take a yacht tour around the artificial islands of Palm Jumeirah.
- Haggle for souvenirs in one of the city's souks.
- Wander around the traditional building in Bastakiya District.