Case Studies Introduction to Problem Solving Skills This case study outlines the importance of problem solving skills in the manufacturing industry. It will introduce students to different strategies for tackling problems, and incorporates an interactive choose-your-own-adventure activity. Videos, interviews, and open-ended questions further engages students and stresses good problem solving skills in the workplace. Improving Observation Skills The Improving Observation Skills case study introduces students to how the brain handles incoming information and how human attention and perception can be very different from reality. It then addresses a variety of distractions–other people, technology, and internal–in the manufacturing workplace that compete with our limited attention, and provides tips on how to manage these distractions. Observation skills and mindfulness are emphasized in shift changes, in workplace safety awareness, and for a company’s financial stability.