
SEMAINE 30 – JOUR 3 Problem Solving & Decision Making
🧩 Problem Solving & Decision Making
Mon Coach Pro — English Skills Lesson
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Dans cette leçon, tu vas lire un texte professionnel, écouter un dialogue, puis écrire ta propre solution à un problème. Prêt(e) à réfléchir comme un vrai décideur ? Let's go !
🎯 OBJECTIF DU JOUR
À la fin de cette leçon, tu seras capable de :
- identifier un problème dans un contexte professionnel
- proposer des solutions efficaces
- participer à une prise de décision en équipe
- justifier tes idées avec des arguments
- utiliser le vocabulaire de la résolution de problèmes
A Problem at N'SIYO Distribution
Adjoua is the sales manager at N'SIYO Distribution, a small company in Bouaké. Last month, the company faced a serious problem: sales dropped by 20%. Adjoua decided to identify the root cause of the situation before taking any action.
After talking to customers, she discovered that most complaints were about late deliveries. Many clients in Yopougon and Cocody said their orders arrived three or four days late. Adjoua organized a meeting with her team to brainstorm possible solutions.
During the meeting, Konan suggested hiring a second delivery driver with a motorbike. Fatou proposed working with a local gbaka transport service instead, because it would be cheaper. The team had to weigh the pros and cons of each option before making a final decision.
Finally, they agreed to test both solutions for one month and evaluate the results together. Adjoua reminded her team: "A good decision is not a fast decision — it's a decision everyone understands and supports."
Manager: "Kouamé, we have a problem. Our clients are complaining about late deliveries."
Kouamé: "I think the root cause is our old delivery van. It breaks down too often."
Manager: "What do you suggest we do?"
Kouamé: "We could rent a second van, or we could partner with a local transport service."
Manager: "Let's compare the costs of both options first."
Kouamé: "Good idea. I will prepare a report by Friday, and then we can make a decision together."
1) identify the problem clearly,
2) propose two possible solutions,
3) explain which solution you would choose and why.
Useful language: "The problem is...", "One possible solution is...", "Another option would be...", "I would choose... because...", "In my opinion...".








