Welcome to TEC 5970INT 4970 Quality Problem Solving

Welcome to TEC 5970/INT 4970 Quality Problem Solving Team work and something fun.

Objectives l Have fun l Learn something useful l It is everyone’s responsibility to make it happen.

Major Tasks l Class Discussion (Instructor Led) l Case Study Discussion (Team Led) l Research and Paper l Student Teaching

Instructor Led Discussion l I. Problem solving sequence l II. Problem solving tools (simple ones)

Our picture is worth ten thousand words. l (Confucius, Chinese Philosopher)

Tell me, I will forget. Show me, I may remember. Involve me, and I will understand. (Chinese proverb)

Team Led Discussion Case Study l Team work l Additional research required l Team work l Class participation and interaction

Research Paper l Problem solving tool (not covered by instructor) l Global process problem l Extra research beyond the class materials provided l Follow the guidelines.

Student Teaching l Content related to the research paper l 25 minutes allocated for each student l 5 minutes for questions l Preparation is required l Interaction is a must l Follow the guidelines.

Attendance (Tough Choice) l Between 50 push ups and missing class l Between paying tuition and learning nothing l Between napping and feeling excited l Between 0 and 100 points for each period.

Keys to Success for the Course l Come to the class l Have a positive attitude l Do your work l Have a sense of humor

Before the Show Starts