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# Blog - Operational Problem Solving

## Pieter van Staden

Johannesburg, South Africa | Associate of Thinking Dimensions Global

## Recent Posts

## [Possible Risks in Root Cause Analysis](https://www.thinkingdimensions.com/blog/industrial-problem-solving/possible-risks-in-root-cause-analysis)

 By [Pieter van Staden](https://www.thinkingdimensions.com/blog/industrial-problem-solving/author/pieter-van-staden) on Apr 7, 2015 8:50:27 PM

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Finding and resolving the [root cause of any problem](https://www.thinkingdimensions.com/resources/blog/industrial-problem-solving/guidelines-for-effective-root-cause-analysis) is a fundamental focus of problem solving and decision making. Quite a number of typical methodologies are available to do root cause analysis but regardless of the tool to be used, any process should include at least the following steps or sub processes:

Topics: [Root Cause Analysis](https://www.thinkingdimensions.com/blog/industrial-problem-solving/topic/root-cause-analysis) 

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## [Facilitation Process to Create Focus Where None Exists](https://www.thinkingdimensions.com/blog/industrial-problem-solving/facilitation-process-to-create-focus-where-none-exists)

 By [Pieter van Staden](https://www.thinkingdimensions.com/blog/industrial-problem-solving/author/pieter-van-staden) on Mar 24, 2015 3:45:31 PM

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Solving problems and creating optimum solutions is often not as simple as just following a linear facilitation process and getting to answers. Added complexity and involvement of several stakeholders requires an approach that can align different inputs towards sustainable solutions. However, from experience, we know that the more input from different sources the higher the risk of lengthy discussions and diverse non-focused results with extensive wasted time and cost.

Topics: [Problem Management](https://www.thinkingdimensions.com/blog/industrial-problem-solving/topic/problem-management) 

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