8-Step Problem-Solving Method

8-STEP PROBLEM-SOLVING METHOD

In today's fast-paced business environment, the ability to solve complex problems isn't just valuable-it's essential. But why do so many improvement efforts fail to deliver lasting results? Why do organizations find themselves solving the same problems repeatedly? And how can leaders build teams that don't just fix issues but prevent them from recurring?

The 8-Step Problem-Solving Method offers a revolutionary approach that transforms traditional problem-solving into a powerful engine for organizational evolution. Drawing from the best of Lean, Six Sigma, systems thinking, and behavioral science, this comprehensive methodology provides a clear, repeatable framework that works across any industry or function.

8 Steps Method creates sustainable change by addressing both technical and human dimensions of improvement.

In this groundbreaking book, JJ Andrade reveals:

• Why most improvement efforts fail to sustain, and how to break the cycle
• A powerful visual framework that makes complex problem-solving accessible to everyone
• How to identify the correct problems to solve-those with the most significant leverage and impact
• Proven techniques to move beyond symptoms to root causes that drive real transformation
• Strategic approaches to designing countermeasures that address both technical and cultural factors
• Implementation methods that overcome resistance and build ownership at all levels
• A revolutionary approach to sustainment that makes regression impossible
• The counterintuitive power of starting with Step 8 before tackling new problems

Transform the way your organization solves problems. Transform your results. Transform your future.