Root-Cause Analysis – Finding Failure Factors
Many performance solutions fail because they target symptoms rather than root causes. When stakeholders request training for performance issues, the real problems often lie elsewhere—in processes, tools, incentives, or organizational structures.
This workshop equips you with powerful analytical methods to uncover the true causes of performance problems. Through practical exercises and real-world scenarios, you’ll learn systematic approaches to look beyond surface issues and identify the factors genuinely driving performance gaps.
Stop wasting resources on solutions that don’t address the real problems. Start diagnosing root causes with precision and creating interventions that deliver sustainable performance improvement.
Your people will learn how to:
- Confidently distinguish between misleading symptoms and true root causes, preventing wasted effort on solutions that don’t address the real problem
- Apply powerful analytical methods that systematically trace performance issues to their source, eliminating guesswork and assumptions
- Master questioning techniques that elegantly uncover hidden factors, revealing crucial insights others miss completely
- Implement strategic data gathering approaches that expose true performance barriers, creating a solid foundation for effective solutions
- Analyze organizational systems with expert precision to identify structural issues that undermine performance
- Instantly recognize when problems stem from skill gaps versus other factors, ensuring you prescribe the right solution every time
- Create compelling solution recommendations that target true root causes, delivering sustainable performance improvement
About BCL
Understanding how people learn isn't always enough. To get projects done and make sure you target the right goals, you have to navigate complex organizations and their social environments. That's where consulting experience is a huge advantage. We combine deep understanding of learning with practical management consulting experience. This is the key to delivering high end learning experiences that move the dial.
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