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You don’t need years of course-development experience. Each program provides a structured foundation, facilitator guidance, participant materials, and activities, so you can focus on preparing for your audience and delivering the session effectively.

Can I edit the training course materials?

Yes. Everything is created in Microsoft Office, allowing you to easily edit, rebrand, and deliver the training course material as needed.

How quickly can I get started?

Your materials are instantly available as digital downloads , so you can start reviewing and customizing your program right away. The time needed to prepare for delivery will depend on how much you choose to adapt the content, add organization-specific examples, and tailor it to your audience.

How do I know the materials are right for my needs?

Oak Innovation has been creating training and development materials for over 30 years. Each program provides a complete, editable starting point that you can customize to suit your audience, organization, and delivery style. Review the program description before you buy to see the topics covered and what’s included. Once downloaded, you can edit the materials, add your own examples and branding, and adapt the content to fit the people you train.

Can I use the training course material to launch a business?

Yes . Trainers and consultants can customize and brand the materials and use them when delivering training to clients, subject to the licensing terms.

Why choose Oak Innovation over other providers?

Oak Innovation has been creating training and development materials for over 30 years. Our programs bring editable slides, facilitator guidance, participant materials, exercises, and structured content together — giving you a complete starting point that you can customize for your audience and delivery style.

Are there budget-friendly options?

Yes. Individual programs are available at a range of price points, with some starting at $10.

Are these digital or physical products?

All programs are provided as digital downloads , giving you immediate access to the materials. You can edit, customize, brand, and print the resources for your training delivery in line with the applicable licensing terms.

Why not just use AI to create my training materials?

AI can generate useful content, but a complete training program needs more than content. It needs structure, progression, facilitator guidance, participant materials, exercises, activities, and learning elements that work together. Oak Innovation programs give you a complete, editable starting point built around the practical realities of delivering professional training. You can then use your own expertise — and the tools you prefer, including AI — to customize the program for your audience. Less time starting from a blank page. More time adapting, preparing, and delivering great training.

Purchase Ready-To-Deliver Training Course Material That Teach Managers To Solve Workplace Problems At The Root.

We give trainers, process improvement consultants, HR professionals, and L&D teams a complete program for developing stronger problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills across the workplace.

These editable problem-solving training materials combine root cause analysis, brainstorming, Fishbone Diagrams, the 5 Whys, SWOT Analysis, Six Thinking Hats, PDCA, Force Field Analysis, and a practical seven-step problem-solving process in one structured course — helping you deliver hands-on training without creating the program from scratch.

Adapt the slides, instructor guide, participant workbook, activities, problem-solving templates, and root cause analysis worksheets around your own organization, client, and workplace challenges, then deliver the program in the classroom, virtually, or as part of a blended learning solution.

Suitable for managers, supervisors, team leaders, project teams, and employees at all levels, the course helps participants define problems clearly, uncover root causes, evaluate possible solutions, make better decisions, implement improvements, and prevent recurring workplace issues.

What Your Participants Will Walk Away With.

By the end of this training program, your participants will:

Define problem-solving and identify different types of problems.
Apply a range of practical problem-solving techniques.
Utilize a seven-step problem-solving model.
Implement planning methods like PDCA Cycle and Force Field Analysis.
Recognize and overcome common pitfalls in problem-solving.
Develop actionable strategies for real-world challenges.

What Does The Problem Solving Training Program Cover?

6 Modules That Turn Symptom Treaters Into Root Cause Finders.

Your participants will develop practical problem solving skills that help them identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective workplace solutions.

They learn proven problem-solving tools and techniques that help improve decision-making, reduce recurring issues, and drive continuous improvement.

1. Understanding the Problem-Solving Mindset

Understand why problem-solving skills are essential in today’s workplace.
Develop a proactive approach to identifying and addressing challenges.
Analyze problems from multiple perspectives.
Identify gaps between current performance and desired outcomes.
Strengthen critical-thinking and analytical skills.

2. Mastering Problem-Solving Techniques

Use brainstorming techniques to generate creative solutions.
Apply Fishbone Diagrams to identify root causes.
Conduct SWOT analyses to evaluate situations effectively.
Use the 5 Whys technique to uncover underlying issues.
Apply Matrix Analysis to compare alternatives and priorities.
Use the Six Thinking Hats framework to improve decision-making.

3. Planning Successful Solutions

Understand the importance of planning before implementation.
Apply the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) improvement cycle.
Create practical and achievable project plans.
Monitor progress and adjust plans when necessary.
Support continuous improvement initiatives.

4. Managing Resistance to Change

Understand why resistance occurs during change initiatives.
Use Force Field Analysis to identify supporting and opposing factors.
Recognize barriers that prevent successful implementation.
Build support for new processes and improvements.
Increase the likelihood of successful adoption of change.

5. The 7-Step Problem-Solving Process

Define problems clearly and accurately.
Identify root causes rather than symptoms.
Set SMART goals for improvement.
Generate and evaluate alternative solutions.
Select the most effective course of action.
Implement improvements systematically.
Measure results and identify further opportunities for improvement.

6. Avoiding Common Problem-Solving Mistakes

Avoid common decision-making errors and biases.
Maintain focus throughout the problem-solving process.
Recognize resource and implementation constraints.
Develop practical and realistic solutions.
Improve long-term problem-solving effectiveness.

What’s Included When You Order These Problem Solving Training Materials?

The training program materials are written in a practical step-by-step format that makes delivery straightforward and engaging — even if you’ve never taught problem solving before.

33 editable PowerPoint slides — your logo, your brand, your examples.
26-page instructor guide — scripted talking points, transitions, timing.
76-page participant workbook — print or share digitally.
17 proven activities & exercises — real problem scenarios, not theory.
Problem-solving templates & root cause analysis worksheets — ready to use on real workplace issues.
Full-day delivery flow — structured, ready to run in classroom, virtual, or hybrid.

Below are sample materials from this course. We intentionally use generic backgrounds and titles, so you can easily rebrand and customize everything as your own.

Problem-Solving Training Materials

All files are yours forever. No subscriptions. No recurring fees. No attribution required.

Costs less than one hour of a process improvement consultant’s time. Replaces 30+ hours of your own development work.

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What Trainers Actually Say.

★★★★★ “Oak creates self-contained, practical, and easy-to-use training modules… with personal service.” – Rey Carr, Peer Resources.

★★★★★ “This program is ready to go! Complete and comprehensive as I’ve ever seen.” – Dave Benak, TrainingPays.

★★★★★ “Courses are laid out so well and spark natural dialogue… Most thorough content you can find.” – Bryon Jennings.

★★★★★ “The notes for facilitator were simple and easy to follow.” – Tracey O’Shea, Forest Laboratories.

Frequently Asked Questions.

What problem solving techniques are taught in this training program?
Your participants will learn practical problem solving techniques including Root Cause Analysis, Fishbone Diagrams, SWOT Analysis, the 5 Whys, Force Field Analysis, Matrix Analysis, PDCA, brainstorming, and Six Thinking Hats.

Does this training program teach root cause analysis?
Yes. Your participants will learn how to use root cause analysis tools to identify underlying causes of workplace problems rather than simply treating symptoms.

Is this problem solving training program suitable for managers and supervisors?
Yes. The course is designed for managers, supervisors, team leaders, project managers, and employees who need stronger problem solving and decision-making skills.

Is this training program editable and rebrandable?
Yes. All files are fully editable and can be customized for your organization or clients.

Will this training program work for experienced teams?
Yes. The course helps teams use a consistent approach to solving problems and making decisions, regardless of experience level.

Can I use this training program with different teams or clients?
Yes. It is designed to be delivered again and again across teams, departments, and organizations.

Do I need facilitation experience to teach the training program?
The instructor guide provides a clear step-by-step process, making it easy to deliver the training with confidence.

How quickly can I start using this?
Immediate download. Customize in 30 minutes. Deliver this week.

What if I’ve never taught problem solving before?
The instructor guide walks you through exactly what to say, when to say it, and how to handle teams who want to jump straight to solutions. No prior problem solving training experience needed.

The Real Cost Of Not Ordering These Training Course Materials.

Every day you don’t have this toolkit is another day you’re:

Watching teams apply the same broken fixes to the same recurring problems.
Missing process improvement engagements because you have nothing ready.
Saying “I need two weeks to prepare” instead of “I can do Tuesday.”

The next problem solving training request is coming. Will you be ready?

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33 slides • 26-page guide • 76-page workbook • 17 activities • Instant download • Use forever

Organizations That Have Purchased Oak Innovation Training Materials.

Catherine Fitzgerald B.A. M.A.

I’m Catherine. For 30+ years, I’ve helped thousands of trainers, L&D professionals, managers, and consultants save time with professionally designed, editable training course materials. My goal is simple: to give you everything you need to deliver engaging, effective training with confidence, so you can focus on making a real difference for your learners.