Problem Solving
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Creativity, learning and development are all now taking far greater prominence in the role of the modern manager. Problem solving is a key skill, and it's one that can make a huge difference to your career. At work, problems are at the centre of what many people do every day. You can be solving a problem for a client (internal or external), supporting those who are solving problems, or discovering new problems to solve. The short courses offered by the OU support all of these variations.
Courses
- Creative problem solving
This course will enable you to tap into the creativity of people, to use resources efficiently, stay ahead of the competition and to save costs. - Innovation for business results
This course looks at various types and sources of innovation and how organisations have grappled with the challenge of producing better products and services through innovation. - Discover and apply your creative skills
This course will help develop a more creative attitude at the personal level and have a positive impact on the creativity of those around you. - Managing complexity: a toolkit approach
This course is based on a toolkit, derived from working with the public and private sectors in the UK, specifically intended to help managers.
More courses
See the list of all our Professional skills courses.
Skills at the OU
- Change Management
- Clinical Leadership
- Communications
- Financial Management
- Food Science Skills
- General Management Skills
- Health and Social Care
- Human Resource Management
- IT Skills
- Key Corporate Skills
- Leadership
- Marketing
- People Management
- Problem Solving
- Project Management
- Strategy
- Travel Planning
- Updating Teacher Practice Skills
Spotlight on Problem Solving
Marketing in practice
Marketing is a broad topic that covers a range of aspects, including advertising, public relations, sales, and promotions. People often confuse sales with marketing, when in fact the two are very different. Marketing in practice (GB011) introduces a range of marketing concepts and tools, which can be applied to your own business.
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