The Problem-Solving Revolution Your Delegates Need
As trainers, facilitators, and HR managers, you know the frustration all too well...
You deliver brilliant sessions, your delegates nod enthusiastically, they complete their feedback forms with glowing reviews – and then what? Six months later, you discover they've reverted to their old ways, making the same costly mistakes and poor decisions that brought them to your training room in the first place.
The harsh reality is that most learning doesn't stick.
Research shows that without proper reinforcement and practical tools, people forget 90% of what they've learned within a week. But here's the thing – it doesn't have to be this way.
The Hidden Cost of Poor Decision-Making
In my years as a business consultant and executive coach, I've witnessed countless organisations haemorrhaging money through poor decision-making. Not because people lack intelligence or good intentions, but because they lack the right frameworks and tools to navigate complex problems systematically.
As I've written before, we like to think we're rational beings, but the truth is we're not. We're influenced by biases, emotions, and past experiences that can lead us astray. The Rational Decision-Making Model that business schools teach is a good start, but it has limitations. It assumes we have unlimited time and perfect information – luxuries rarely available in the real world.
The Problem-Solving Gap in Your Training
Here's where most training falls short: we teach concepts brilliantly, but we don't equip people with practical, proven tools they can use immediately when they return to their desks. We give them theory without the toolkit.
That's why I'm excited to share these game-changing resources that can transform your training outcomes and give your delegates the practical problem-solving edge they desperately need:
1. Force Field Problem Solving Model – Based on Kurt Lewin's pioneering work, this tool helps people understand the driving and restraining forces affecting any situation. It's particularly powerful for change management scenarios and helps delegates see the bigger picture before making decisions.
2. Intuitive Decision-Making Profile – Here's where we bridge the gap between pure rationality and gut instinct. This profile helps people understand their natural decision-making style and when to trust their intuition versus when to rely on analytical thinking.
Why These Tools Will Transform Your Training Results
What makes these three resources so powerful is their practical application. They're not academic theories – they're battle-tested tools that work in real business situations. When you integrate these into your sessions, you're giving your delegates:
- Immediate applicability: Tools they can use the moment they face their next challenge
- Confidence: A structured approach that removes the paralysis of complex decisions
- Consistency: Repeatable processes that deliver reliable results
- Retention: Practical frameworks that stick because they're used regularly
From My Experience to Your Success
In my work with companies like Vodafone, BMW UK, and countless SMEs, I've seen how the right tools can transform decision-making quality. One client reduced their project failure rate by 40% simply by implementing structured problem-solving approaches. Another saw their management team's confidence soar when they had reliable frameworks to navigate difficult situations.
As I often say, "The quality of your decisions determines the quality of your results." These tools ensure your delegates make better decisions, more consistently.
The Multiplier Effect
When you incorporate these problem-solving tools into your training, you're not just improving individual performance – you're creating a multiplier effect. Each delegate becomes more effective, which improves team performance, which enhances organisational results. The ROI on your training investment multiplies exponentially.
Your delegates will thank you for giving them tools that actually work in the real world. Their managers will notice the improved decision-making quality. And you'll have the satisfaction of knowing your training creates lasting, measurable impact.
Ready to Transform Your Training Impact?
Don't let another cohort of delegates leave your training room without the practical tools they need to succeed. These problem-solving resources could be the difference between training that's quickly forgotten and training that transforms careers and businesses.
Remember: "It's not what you know that matters – it's what you do with what you know." Give your delegates the tools to do something powerful with their learning.
Written by Bob Hayward, Managing Director of Be More Effective Ltd, a serial entrepreneur, and executive coach to CEOs and MDs. His unique blend of psychiatric nursing background and business expertise helps organisations make better decisions and achieve sustainable growth.