Practical Problem Solving for Clinical Research Professionals

Course Description

Twenty-first century leaders are problem solvers. But how do successful leaders get from point A: Identifying a problem exists to point B: The problem is solved? The answer is: Very carefully, especially when they don’t have authority over budget. This highly interactive, practical course presents participants with best practice methodologies and key tools and techniques to help them take a problem from root cause analysis, to creating a cost-benefit analysis, to crafting a compelling story in an effort to obtain funding. Participants will have the opportunity to work on their own work-related problem during several activities. Participants will leave with a partially completed business case for their solution as well as the benefit of hearing first-hand accounts of practical solutions from other participants.

Learning Objectives

• Create a clear problem statement
• Articulate the effects of this problem
• Identify the root cause(s)
• Identify the stakeholders and decision makers for funding the solution
• Create a cost-benefit analysis
• Craft a value proposition
• Create a compelling story communicating the vision and business case to secure funding

Who Should Attend

• Site Managers
• Sponsor Managers
• Project Managers
• Project Leads
• Senior Clinical Research Associates

Instructor

The course will be led by one of the following instructors:

Holly J. Deiaco-Smith, M.S.Ed.

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Course Outline

Day One: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Module 1: Problem Solving: Developing clear problem statements, analyzing root cause, defining quality solutions – corrective actions

Day Two: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

• Module 1: Problem Solving, continued: Defining quality solutions – preventative actions
• Module 2: Building the Business Case: Identifying and analyzing stakeholders, when you need funding – developing a cost-benefit analysis
• Module 3: Obtaining Buy-In: Crafting the value proposition, telling your story

Interactive Activities

• Activity 1: Writing Good Problem Statements
• Activity 2: Root Cause Analysis: Five Whys
• Activity 3: Root Cause Analysis: Cause and Effect Diagram
• Activity 4: Your Problem’s Root Cause Analysis
• Activity 5: Your Problem’s Solutions
• Activity 6: Your Solution’s Stakeholder Analysis
• Activity 7: Your Solution’s Cost-Benefit Analysis
• Activity 8: Your Solution’s Value Proposition
• Activity 9: Telling Your Story

Registration Fees

Registration fees include assorted breakfast items that will be available each day ½ hour prior to the start of the seminar. Also included is a Networking Lunch that will be served each training day.

Special rates are available for multiple attendees from the same organization.  Contact Melissa Dolen at 781-972-5418 to discuss your options and take advantage of the savings.     

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Accreditation Information

Barnett International is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.  Participants will receive 15 hours (1.5 CEUs) of continuing education credit for full participation, including the completion of a pre-test, post-test, and program evaluation.  Barnett International will issue a receipt of completion for earned CEUs within three weeks of program completion.  ACPE#: 0778-0000-17-061-L01-P. Released: 3/17.

Hold this course at your company! For more information, contact Naila Ganatra at +1 215.413.2471.