Organizational Bottleneck Diagnostics, Root Cause Problem-Solving & 5-Whys Performance Optimization
Venue: Lake Naivasha Resort, Naivasha-Kenya
Date: 30th - 4th April 2026
Cost: Kshs. 80,000 / USD 800
CPD points: 10
Overview
Eliminate organizational bottlenecks and optimize performance with this specialized program on bottleneck diagnostics, root cause problem-solving, and 5-Whys methodology. Participants will develop expertise in identifying constraints that limit organizational performance, analyzing root causes of problems, and implementing sustainable solutions. The curriculum covers bottleneck analysis techniques, root cause analysis methodologies including 5-Whys and fishbone diagrams, and performance optimization approaches drawn from lean and theory of constraints. Through hands-on exercises with real organizational scenarios, attendees will learn to diagnose performance issues, engage teams in problem-solving, and implement improvements that deliver measurable results. This program prepares continuous improvement professionals to drive performance optimization through systematic problem-solving.
Objectives
- Master organizational bottleneck diagnostics identifying constraints limiting performance
- Implement root cause problem-solving methodologies including 5-Whys and fishbone analysis
- Develop performance optimization approaches removing bottlenecks and improving flow
- Apply theory of constraints principles to identify and manage system limitations
- Create problem-solving frameworks engaging teams in continuous improvement
- Design bottleneck monitoring systems tracking constraint performance and shifts
- Implement solution development processes creating sustainable improvements
- Develop change management approaches ensuring solution adoption and sustainability
- Establish performance measurement systems tracking optimization outcomes
Target Audience
- Continuous improvement and process excellence professionals
- Operations managers seeking to optimize organizational performance
- Lean and Six Sigma practitioners adding bottleneck analysis tools
- Quality assurance professionals addressing root causes of defects
- Project managers removing constraints limiting project delivery
- Organizational development practitioners improving system performance
- Team leaders and supervisors facilitating problem-solving sessions
- Consultants advising on performance optimization
Methodology
- Bottleneck analysis workshops identifying constraints in organizational systems
- 5-Whys practice sessions tracing problems to root causes
- Fishbone diagram exercises mapping multiple causal factors
- Theory of constraints simulations identifying and exploiting bottlenecks
- Problem-solving facilitation practice leading team sessions
- Solution development workshops creating sustainable improvements
- Performance measurement design tracking optimization results
