Apollo Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for Facilitator
Online Instructor Led Interactive Training,
28th-29th April 2025
- Provides Advanced Knowledge and Skills in Continuous Improvement and RCA
Apollo Root Cause Analysis is a principle-based problem solving method designed to help you master problem solving strategies. Combined with RC Pro / RealityCharting software, you can easily construct an evidence-based understanding of any problem. An evidence-based understanding of causes and effects leads to effective solutions that are accepted by your entire organization and helps prevents repeat problems. It is a globally standardised approach, as it is collaborative, thorough, solutions-focused.
This training workshop strengthens the foundations of effective problem solving by providing advanced knowledge and skills utilizing Apollo RCA™ methodology to help prevent and eliminate problems from reoccurring.
You Will Learn How To:
- Avoid ineffective problem-solving.
- Differentiate between Issue Resolution & Issue Elimination and Prevention.
- Clearly define any problem.
- Develop a Cause & Effect Chart using RC Pro®/RealityCharting® software or Paper, Sticky Notes and Pen.
- Identify Effective Solutions.
- Gather evidence or data to support their analysis.
- Develop and Implement an Action Plan.
- Facilitate an RCA team.
Workshop Content:
- Manual: 202 Apollo RCA™ for Facilitator
- Certificates: Facilitator.pdf Certificate and Training Completion Certificate
- Memory Jogger: RCA Jogger
- eBook: Seven Steps to Effective Problem-Solving by Dean L. Gano
- Software: RealityCharting®/RC Pro® (12-month access)
Training Methodology
The workshop will be delivered in a live virtual format over 3 Sessions. We aim to maximise your learning experience by making best use of the online meeting platform. Your expert instructor is experienced in the use of technology for delivering virtual classroom learning.
You will be encouraged to interact with your instructor and peers using a variety of methods including:
- Facilitated group discussions using chat box, virtual white board and audio
- Case studies to illustrate key issues worked individually or in virtual breakouts
- Q&A, etc.
Ably led by world-class expert
Fadi E. Rahal
- President & Principal, Apollonian Publications LLC, USA – “Apollo RCA and RealityCharting/RC Pro”
- Master Apollo RCA™ Instructor Certification
- was Continuous Improvement and Cost of Quality (COQ) Leader for GE Energy
- has led countless RCA incident investigations with Fortune 500 companies resulting in millions of dollars in cost savings
- has certified 50 instructors and led more than 1000 RCA facilitator training sessions
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: hayat@neo-edge.com
Or please call us at Tel: +65 6980 8567
Program Schedule
For GMT-4 time zone:
- 28th April: starts at 09.00 and ends at 17.00, including one lunch break and two tea breaks.
- 29th April: starts at 09.00 and ends at 13.00, including one tea break.
For other time zones, please adjust the time difference accordingly.
Pre-course Questionnaire
A pre-course questionnaire will be sent to you some days before the course through which you can raise your specific areas of interest. The course facilitator will review and analyze these in advance and address them during the course, seeking to satisfy your learning needs.
Workshop Outline
Please email us to request a full brochure containing Workshop Outline.
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: hayat@neo-edge.com
Or please call us at Tel: +65 6980 8567
About Your Expert Trainer
Fadi E. Rahal
- President & Principal, Apollonian Publications LLC, USA – “Apollo RCA and RealityCharting/RC Pro”
- Master Apollo RCA™ Instructor Certification
- was Continuous Improvement and Cost of Quality (COQ) Leader for GE Energy
- has led countless RCA incident investigations with Fortune 500 companies resulting in millions of dollars in cost savings
- has certified 50 instructors and led more than 1000 RCA facilitator training sessions
Fadi’s has led the Apollo RCA™ / RealityCharting® team in providing Consulting, Investigation, and Training services centered around Apollo RCA™ Methodology and RealityCharting® Software for over 13 years all around the world. Fadi himself has worked in the Energy industry for more than 18 years and has extensive experience leading investigations across various industries. Fadi has also institutionalized and implemented Six-Sigma program in concert with Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action Program across various companies.
Further, as Continuous Improvement and Cost of Quality (COQ) Leader for GE Energy’s business for 4 years, Fadi owned and led a multi-million-dollar COQ Operational Plan. COQ was reduced – as a % of sales – to the lowest historical levels, largely through issue resolution, repeat defect elimination and warranty exposures. In addition, Fadi managed a project reduction roadmap, achieving over $300MM of benefits over a 3-year period.
As an investigator, Fadi has led countless RCA incident investigations with Fortune 500 companies resulting in millions of dollars in cost savings in areas like: machine and plant shutdown, machine reliability, EHS incidents, fire and explosion, employee productivity, product delivery, chemical leaks, on-time and on-budget and over-budget project execution, product sourcing and purchasing, scrap and rework, and customer dissatisfaction.
As a trainer and a master certified instructor, Fadi has certified 50 instructors, led more than 1000 RCA facilitator training sessions and trained 25,000+ students across the Globe for such companies and organization as: US Airforce, GE, 3M, Dow, Honeywell, Moog, AdvanSix, Siemens, Carmeuse, Quaker, Tropicana, Kennametal, Ameren, REC Silicon, PPL, The Delta Group, Siemens, Sasol, Oncor Electric, Sunoco, Smith-Aerospace, Northrup Grumman, Sasol, West Fraser, Westlake Chemical, Wartsila, ITT Gould Pumps, Covidien, Abbott Point of Care, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Ericsson, PPL, Valero Energy, Saudi ARAMCO, Sasol, SABIC, SASREF, SIPCHEM, S-Oil, Samancor, Prax Refining, Amsty, Rohm, EQUATE, KPC, KNPC, QAFCO, Pakistan Explorations, Oman LNG and Qatar Petroleum.
Rahal holds a Bachelor and a Master of Engineering degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, NY. He is a graduate of the Edison Engineering Program and obtained both Black Belt and Master BB certifications, as well as RCA Leader Qualification. And most recently, he received Master Apollo RCA™ Instructor Certification – the only one ever awarded!
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: hayat@neo-edge.com
Or please call us at Tel: +65 6980 8567
- All individuals, who lead, facilitate, or get asked to lead RCA
- Personnel in maintenance, quality assurance, operations, supply chain, process design, risk management, compliance and EHS, etc.
- Not limited to shop floor personnel, engineers, technicians, or mechanics
- Applies to all functions, disciplines, and organizations
- This course is highly beneficial for professionals who regularly encounter incidents or failures that could recur, including those who lead investigations and produce reports
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: hayat@neo-edge.com
Or please call us at Tel: +65 6980 8567
Apollo Root Cause Analysis is a principle-based problem solving method designed to help you master problem solving strategies. Combined with RC Pro / RealityCharting software, you can easily construct an evidence-based understanding of any problem. An evidence-based understanding of causes and effects leads to effective solutions that are accepted by your entire organization and helps prevents repeat problems. It is a globally standardised approach, as it is collaborative, thorough, solutions-focused.
This training workshop strengthens the foundations of effective problem solving by providing advanced knowledge and skills utilizing Apollo RCA™ methodology to help prevent and eliminate problems from reoccurring.
You Will Learn How To:
- Avoid ineffective problem-solving.
- Differentiate between Issue Resolution & Issue Elimination and Prevention.
- Clearly define any problem.
- Develop a Cause & Effect Chart using RC Pro®/RealityCharting® software or Paper, Sticky Notes and Pen.
- Identify Effective Solutions.
- Gather evidence or data to support their analysis.
- Develop and Implement an Action Plan.
- Facilitate an RCA team.
Workshop Content:
- Manual: 202 Apollo RCA™ for Facilitator
- Certificates: Facilitator.pdf Certificate and Training Completion Certificate
- Memory Jogger: RCA Jogger
- eBook: Seven Steps to Effective Problem-Solving by Dean L. Gano
- Software: RealityCharting®/RC Pro® (12-month access)
Ably Facilitated by World-class Expert
Fadi E. Rahal
- President & Principal, Apollonian Publications LLC, USA – “Apollo RCA and RealityCharting/RC Pro”
- Master Apollo RCA™ Instructor Certification
- was Continuous Improvement and Cost of Quality (COQ) Leader for GE Energy
- has led countless RCA incident investigations with Fortune 500 companies resulting in millions of dollars in cost savings
- has certified 50 instructors and led more than 1000 RCA facilitator training sessions
Testimonials
“In an era where everyone is now drawn to complete their training events virtually, not knowing whether their expectations will be met when compared to face-to-face training workshops, Neoedge exemplified that all training are achievable whether face-to-face or virtual.”
- Barbados Public Workers’ Co-operative Credit Union Limited
“The program makes you a better Maintenance person.”
- Maritime Authority Trinidad
“Good content very practical applicable to our maintenance practices.”
- Powergen Trinidad
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: hayat@neo-edge.com
Or please call us at Tel: +65 6980 8567
In Partnership With
Knowledge Partner
Oxford Business Group (OBG) is a global publishing, research and consultancy firm, which publishes economic intelligence on the markets of Latin America, the Middle East, Asia, and Africa.
OBG offers comprehensive analysis of macroeconomic and sectoral developments, including banking, capital markets, energy, infrastructure, industry and insurance.
OBG’s acclaimed economic and business reports are the leading source of local and regional intelligence, while OBG’s online economic briefings provide up-to-date in-depth analysis. OBG’s consultancy arm offers tailor-made market intelligence and advice to firms operating in these markets and those looking to enter them.
Event Endorser
MCLI was established in 2004 by infrastructure investors, users and service providers on the Maputo Corridor to address constraints hindering freight movement and to market the viability of the corridor for regional trade. Its partnership of public and private sector members and proactive role has resulted in visibility, credibility and acknowledgement as a model corridor management institution.
Resulting from investment in key infrastructure, the corridor has been a powerful instrument of regional and economic integration; with over $5billion invested in the region since its inception, resultant capital flow has provided sustained economic growth on the corridor in recent years.
Inherent to MCLI’s success is its leveraging of relationships at the highest level to pursue its vision of a cost effective, reliable logistics route. www.mcli.co.za
Media Partners
CrowdReviews.com is a transparent online platform for determining which products and services are the best based on the opinion of the crowd. The crowd consists of Internet users which have experienced products and services first-hand and have an interest in letting other potential buyers their thoughts on their experience. CrowdReviews.com is driven by an algorithm allowing for both customers and providers of products and services to understand how the rankings are determined. The service can be used by potential buyers to learn more about their vendors prior to making a purchasing decision
Voicesofleaders is a global business network for top executives and companies to Meet, Share and Grow.
We empower entrepreneurs, sme’s and large businesses to succeed by providing customized business profiles by building brand reputation, boosting business potential while increasing business networking among members of VL leaders network.
The customized Business profiles allow you to: Meet top executives across a wide variety of industries, sectors and countries. Share, your business needs among members looking for specific business opportunities Grow your business network at a local and international level while increasing the possibility of creating synergies, finding partners and investors.
Proudly African is an initiative of Global Village Africa which is a marketing and business platform geared towards showcasing and harmonising Africa’s development, trade and cultural diversity to a global audience.
This is where the BEST OF AFRICA in business, government and non-profit organisations unite, promoting their vision and best practice in order to find the right customers, partnerships and joint ventures – in order to grow alongside the continent’s indisputable economic potential.
The initiative has an unstoppable magnetic presence with its ever growing country and sectoral window already in over 20 African states. We invite all leaders in business and government across Africa to showcase and integrate their visions and activities so as to promote inter-Africa trade, investment and technology transfer from around the globe
The www.gvpedia.com site was launched in 2008 so the success stories from the Best of the World print publications could all feature on an online platform. We have more than 5000 pages live and growing fast. In July 2009 we launched a partnership programme and an eBook library to GVPedia which has opened up the scope for new publishing partnerships beyond the ‘Best of Series’ with complementary books and magazines that focus on travel and business from around the world.
The Partnerships Bulletin, PPP Bulletin and P3 Bulletin are a series of magazines and websites providing in-depth updates on partnership working between the public and private sector to procure, build and manage public infrastructure.
Each hard-copy edition of P3 Bulletin (Americas) and Partnerships Bulletin (UK) includes news, interviews with the top industry figures, in-depth market reports on partnership sectors and industry authored articles covering transport, waste, education, healthcare, housing, courts and leisure. Plus, the magazine includes a Business Leads section – giving you information about projects before they are even advertised.
Subscription to all three websites also gives you unlimited access to constantly updated news stories, features and searchable Project Tracker.
The websites and magazines are essential reading for industry professionals to help them make informed decisions and remain at the cutting edge of partnerships and infrastructure business information.
Africa Investor (Ai) is a specialist investment communications firm advising governments, international organisations and businesses on communication strategies for capital market and foreign direct investments in Africa. Africa investor publishes Africa investor, the leading international newsstand magazine for Africa’s investment decision makers; maintains the Ai40 Investors’ Index, hosts the Ai Institutional Investment Summit & Awards, Ai Investment Climate Summit and Investments and Business Leader Awards and the Ai Infrastructure Investment Summit & Awards, among other events.
Animus provides an overview of Sustainability activities in Africa and the direction that has been taken by most companies. The magazine uses the CSR analysis approach to validate the sustainability of various projects underway at any stage of implementation. We provide the much needed platform for sharing best practice with a growing sustainability network. www.animus-csr.com
Africa Monitor is internationally recognised as providing essential information for anyone doing business in, or with Africa. The publication provides subscribers with systematic political risk assessment, economic forecasts and business analysis for every country across the region.
Published by Business Monitor International, the emerging market specialists, Africa Monitor is broken down into four sub regional publications, of which any combination can be subscribed to. The Middle East and Africa Monitor website http://www.meamonitor.com/ includes ALL the content from the publications, a 24-month archive, and gives the added flexibility of exploring that content by country, topic or keyword.
Our publications are subscribed to by over 50% of the Global Fortune 500 companies. Why not take the time to find out why? Click here to visit http://www.meamonitor.com/ for a FREE trial, or call Tel: +44 (0) 20 7246 1403.
Live Trading News is constantly updated to bring you top market news from around the world. It is produced by dedicated staff in Hong Kong working with colleagues in Asia and the United States. We also handpick articles from the world’s top market blogs, money managers, financial experts and investment newsletters.
Live Trading news gives voice to our readers, providing access to the most savvy and experienced investors.
Our site is a free, online source for stock quotes and research. Live Trading News differs from other finance sites because we focus on what, when, and how. What to buy, when to buy it and how to trade it. We deliver opinion and analysis rather than just all news, written exclusively by other investors and traders who describe their personal approach to stock selection and portfolio management, rather than by journalists. Live Trading News features the latest multimedia technologies from online digital magazines to searchable archives of news features and background information.
Clocate.com is a leading search engine and directory for worldwide conferences and exhibitions.
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: hayat@neo-edge.com
Or please call us at Tel: +65 6980 8567
Online Instructor Led Interactive Training
For a copy of the FULL AGENDA, please send email to: hayat@neo-edge.com
Or please call us at Tel: +65 6980 8567
You are suggested to send registration or enquiries to us via hayat@neo-edge.com directly, which can enable us to respond faster than filling in the below Form.