Continuous Improvement Skills for Emerging Businesses

A one-day course teaching you the problem solving tools you will actually use.

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Are you tired of projects that never seem to turn a profit?

Frustrated by the same problems that pop up again and again?

Spending too much on consultants instead of building internal capability?

Have you hit a plateau, and are struggling to see what’s next for your business?

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Introducing

Problem Solving 101

Your practical guide to mastering problem-solving in the real business world. Combining the best of Agile, LEAN Six Sigma, and proven business methodologies into one accessible framework.

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Immediate ROI

See returns within six months through improved efficiency and problem-solving

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Practical Application

No theoretical fluff - just real world tools you can use immediately

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Built for Modern Business

Perfect for emerging companies, creative agencies and growing firms

Our clear six-step framework guides you through the problem, empowering you to find effective and sustainable solutions.

This course borrows the best tools from Continuous Improvement methodologies to deliver an efficient, fun and practical course tailored to emerging businesses.

What you will learn

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Find Clarity

Define your problem, establishing where you will focus your energy.

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Data Literacy

Use data to gain insights and define objective measures of success.

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Root Cause

Uncover the root cause of your problem. No more bandaid solutions, we’re going deep.

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Find Solutions

Learn the tools to design solutions that will be both sustainable and effective.

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Implementation Excellence

Discover the core principles of change management that will make your solution really stick.

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Maintain and Grow

Keep your solution running smoothly, then on to your next problem!

Meet your Instructor

Madeleine Jackson combines her experience from big corporate environments (like 7 Eleven and NBN) and boutique creative studios (like ED. and GOLDEN) to create dynamic, impactful and enjoyable courses that are tailored to emerging businesses.

With a degree in Behavioural Science and over a decade of experience in continuous improvement, project management and operations management, Madeleine has a unique perspective on how business owners, managers and leaders can smooth out their operations, leaving more time for the creative stuff.

ED. 7 Eleven, BIANKO, Studio Boteque, The Market Folk, GOLDEN, NBN
Madeleine Jackson, Happy Medium

Course Options

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Private Course

A course just for your business.

Includes:

  • Flexible options including, in person or online, one day or weekly sessions.

  • Interactive and engaging sessions covering the full methodology

  • Free access to project support drop in sessions for 6 months

  • Digital and physical workbooks

  • Problem Solving 101 Notion template

  • Certificate of Completion

1290 AUD per person

Get in touch at hello@happymedium.au or book a free consult call to learn more.

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Group Course Program

Join an open course with other businesses

Includes:

  • 4-week live oline course, 1.5 hours weekly

  • Interactive and engaging sessions covering the full methodology

  • Access to all recordings and presentation slides

  • Free access to project support drop in sessions for 6 months

  • Digital and physical workbooks

  • Problem Solving 101 Notion template

  • Certificate of Completion

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Is this course right for your team?

Use our free flowchart to pinpoint the problems in your business.

Looking for a shorter course? Check out Problem Solving Mini

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“Madeleine does a fantastic job of empowering you to feel confident in taking what you’ve learned and committing to continued development and growth for your business.”

Bec Ashmore, Deloitte.

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“It's essential for any business looking to reduce time sinks and improve profitability.”

Eric Di Coullo, ED.

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“We never would have been able to grow to the size we are now without addressing our administration problem. It’s saved me days worth of work at every event, so we’ve been able to expand”

Sarah Malengret, The Market Folk

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About Happy Medium

The sweet spot, the optimal position.

You’re growing at a rate that is sustainable and enjoyable, not overstressed or stagnant.

Whether it’s spending more time with your family or total market domination, our courses are designed to move you towards your goals, in business and in life.

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