Assists in the solving of common business problems by using a step-by-step methodology for problem identification, analysis, planning of corrective actions to solve a problem and preventive actions to address risks. More http://www.conceptdraw.com/solution-park/seven-management-and-planning-tools

1. ConceptDraw Solution Park
Brings You
Seven Management and
Planning Tools
Solution (7 MP Tools)
To Help in Problem Solving
Innovation is the central issue in economic prosperity.
Michael Porter

2. A Company’s Managers Are Always
Accountable For Good Decisions

3. Decisions Need to Be Made For
Many Critical Situations
• Solving problems caused by changes,
crises and urgent decisions
• Quality management
• Process Organization

4. Problem Solving Has 2 Parts:
Part 1. Problem Analysis
From Problem Analysis is identified a list of
root causes and possible corrective actions.
Part 2. Action Planning
From Action Planning the outcome is a plan of
corrective actions, list of risks and potential
preventive actions.

5. 4 Tools for Problem Analysis
1. Affinity Diagram
Group and classify brainstormed factors affecting the
problem.
2. Relations Diagram
Analyze cause and effect relationships of the factors,
and help to identify Drivers and Indicators among the
factors.
3. Prioritization Matrix
Prioritize the factors according to criteria.
4. Root Cause Tree Diagram
Analyze the root causes of the factors and define
possible corrective actions.
Part 1. Problem Analysis

6. Part 1. Problem Analysis
Structures factors affecting the
problem

7. 2Relations
Diagram
Part 1. Problem Analysis
Diagram of cause and effect
relationships of the factors

8. 3Prioritization
Matrix
Part 1. Problem Analysis
Prioritize the factors according to
criteria

9. 4RootCause
TreeDiagram
Part 1. Problem Analysis
Root-cause analysis and
corrective actions proposal

10. Expected Outcomes After
Problem Analysis
• List of root causes
– Observed outcomes
– Resource allocation
– Equipment suitability
• Corrective actions
– Training
– Management focus
– Reallocate resources
Part 1. Problem Analysis

11. 3 Tools That Support
Action Planning
5. Involvement Matrix
Formulate a list of corrective actions, define
participants of each action and distribute them
by involvement level.
6. PERT Chart (Program Evaluation and Review Technique)
Originate actions, place them into a schedule,
visualize logical relationships and critical path.
7. Risk Diagram (PDPC, Process Decision Program Chart)
Do a risk analysis, prescribe preventive actions
to eliminate obstacles.
Part 2. Action Planning

12. Participant identification by
actions, plus level of involvement
Part 2. Action Planning
5Involvement
Matrix

13. 6PERT
Program Evaluation and Review
Technique: actions logical
sequences and critical path
Part 2. Action Planning

14. 6RiskDiagram
(PDPC,ProcessDecisionChart)
Risk of the problem solving and
preventive actions
Part 2. Action Planning

15. Expected Outcomes After
Action Planning
• Action plan
• List of risks
• Preventive actions
• Agreement on way forward
Part 2. Action Planning

16. Benefits of Using the Seven
Management and Planning Tools
• Consistency, visibility, justification of the
action plan
• Visual reports of problem solving
steps taken for quality improvement,
defects elimination and management
of changes
• Provides visual communication tools for
every stage of work

17. By using
Seven Management and Planning Tools
(7 MP Tools)
for ConceptDraw Office 2, you
• Save management team’s time
• Save company’s resources
• Improve and strengthen your
organization's reputation