Selecting a Problem

The starting point for any project-based improvement effort, your Problem Statement should be a concise description of the issue to be solved. Sounds simple, right? But using this fundamental tool correctly is a common stumbling block amongst practitioners, PMI Senior Consultant Damion Albinson tells us.

So set your project up for success from the very start; join us as Damion shares real examples of what a problem statement is and isn’t, and how to make sure you get it right.

Ready to kick off a new improvement project? Check out these helpful guides to get you started:

• What is a Green Belt Project? Blog
• Essential Green Belt Tools video series: Pareto Chart
• What makes a Good Black Belt Project? On Demand Webinar

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