Once the cause of a problem has been identified and a "fix" is determined, the fix or solution must be implemented. Unless you have implemented this "fix" many times before, potential problems are waiting to occur. Potential problems are largely related to new process, procedure, or product. Problem Prevention gives us the tools to successfully implement the solution to a problem.

All companies experience change. We expect the change to improve something we are currently doing. To maximize our efforts it makes sense to protect the implementation of this change. Problem Prevention gives us the tools to protect the change. Problem Prevention is a "heads up" approach. It forces a company or department to be proactive instead of reactive. Used as a regular part of process thinking it improves the ultimate effectiveness of an organization.

At the conclusion of the Problem Prevention Workshop, participants will be able to:

• Distinguish between preventive and contingent action.
• Think beyond the "immediate."
• Practice a proactive instead of a reactive mindset.
• Prioritize and protect against high impact potential problems.
• Protect against the catastrophe.
• Eliminate chaos and confusion.
• Implement change with confidence and success.
• Apply the process to a current decision or change effort that needs to be planned for and implemented.