Loading...

Course Description

Most problems in organizations are identifiable with proven problem-solving approaches. Without identifying the problem, managers may become frustrated and exhausted and no further along in fixing the problem. In this program, participants will learn how to identify problems and explore creative problem-solving processes to quickly solve or know how to solve tough problems. 

This program focuses on creating buy-in with teams, organizational leaders, and decision-makers and making successful change. Effective change management and communication skills are a key part in getting parts or all of the organization on board with operational improvements. The objective of this program is aimed at enhancing the participants' abilities for improving operations and to become better business thinkers and decision-makers. 

This program is part of the Operational Excellence Certificate.

Learner Outcomes

  • Understand the importance of change management and communication in enabling operational excellence
  • Explore creative problem-solving processes and apply the correct problem-solving approach for different problem-identification
  • Create strategies for overcoming barriers to process improvements
  • Explore methods to create buy-in and create an impact on teams and organization leaders and/or decision-makers
Loading...
Enroll Now - Select a section to enroll in
Section Title
OEC: Enabling a Culture of Operational Excellence - Saskatoon - April 2025
Type
Discussion
Days
W, Th
Time
8:30AM to 4:30PM
Dates
Apr 02, 2025 to Apr 03, 2025
Schedule and Location
View Details
Contact Hours
15.0
Location
Delivery Options
In Person and Canvas  
Course Fee(s)
Regular Registration Fee non-credit $1,995.00
Potential Discount(s)
CEUs
15 CEUs
Drop Request Deadline
Feb 15, 2025
Transfer Request Deadline
Feb 15, 2025
Section Notes

Canvas Platform:

Please login to the Canvas Platform to access the pre-work and materials for the course. 

  • Please use your USask NSID (the first six characters from your @usask.ca email address found on your student profile; e.g. abc123@usask.ca) and your password to log in to your Canvas account.

Participant Withdrawal or Transfer Policy

  • In the event of any registration cancellation or transfer, a $35.00 plus tax administration fee will be incurred.

From 45 Days Up To 16 Days Before Program Start

  • Cancellation: You will be refunded 50% plus tax of the program fee.
  • Transfer: You will be charged an additional transfer penalty equal to 20% plus tax of the program fee.

Within 15 Days Of The Program Start

  • Cancellation: You will not be refunded.
  • Transfer: You will be charged an additional transfer penalty equal to 50% plus tax of the program fee.

For Businesses/Organizations, invoicing is an option, please contact the Registration Office for assistance at sales@edwards.usask.ca. 

Invoiced Registrations: Make check payable to the University of Saskatchewan and remit to the following address.

Extended Learning Registration Office
University of Saskatchewan
105 Administration Place 
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5N2
OR
Business/Organization please contact treasury@usask.ca about onboarding as an EFT client for payment.

To pay the invoice by credit card, please visit Home | University of Saskatchewan (usask.ca) click on Pay Invoice, and follow the instructions.

Required fields are indicated by .