Stephan Tente | Problem Solving Training & Coaching

No more of the same old problems

I impart knowledge through practice-oriented training and on-the-job coaching for sustainable problem-solving skills.

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Years of experience

Services

Problem Solving Training,
On-the-Job Coaching,
Interim Management
Partners & customers
Stephan Tente | Problem Solving Training & Coaching

Real problems. Real solutions. Real skills.

I’ve been solving problems in semiconductor fabs, automotive supply chains and quality areas for over 25 years. Not just any problems-the ones that keep coming back, that annoy customers, that cost real money.

Now I teach others to do the same!

I’m not here to teach theory from the textbook. I teach what I have done myself: leading 8D investigations, coaching teams through root cause analysis and achieving sustainable solutions under pressure.

what I offer

Services

Problem Solving Training

8D, 5 Why, Six Sigma, Lean - structured methods for real problems.

On-the-job coaching

Direct support for your 8D team leaders and teams with real challenges in their day-to-day work.

Interim Management

Case moderation, complaint management, management of problem-solving initiatives.

Flexibly tailored to your requirements

For every company size

Whether you are a medium-sized company, a small business or a large corporation – I adapt my approach to your specific needs and resources.

Medium-sized companies & SMEs

Pragmatic, cost-efficient solutions without unnecessary overheads. Fast implementation with direct impact.

Large companies

Experience with global rollouts, complex organizations and Tier 1 automotive requirements.

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Are you ready to tackle your problems?

Frequently asked questions

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My training courses are aimed at quality engineers, team leaders, production managers, quality managers and all specialists who want to learn or deepen their knowledge of systematic
problem-solving methods. Both beginners and experienced practitioners benefit – I adapt the content to the level of the
participants. Particularly suitable for companies in the automotive, semiconductor, electronics and manufacturing industries.

Both are possible. I offer training courses both as on-site events at your company and as online workshops. For multi-day
training courses, I clearly prefer the face-to-face approach – the direct interaction, team dynamics and intensive work on real cases simply work best on site
. Online formats are also very effective for shorter workshops or refresher courses and can be easily integrated into everyday working life. The methodology
and quality remain the same in both formats.

Coaching is usually preceded by training to create the methodological basis. After an individual and free preliminary discussion in which we clarify your needs
, an initial coaching package consists of 8 hours at €200 gross per hour. This investment typically pays off after the
first chronic quality problem has been solved. For longer-term support or interim management, I am happy to prepare an individual offer.
trainings are calculated separately, depending on duration, number of participants and customization effort.

As a VDA Master Trainer, I offer you two options:

Route 1 – VDA QMC seminars:
You book directly with the market leader and receive the corresponding certificates of attendance. Your team will be trained by me on “Methodology according to VDA” – a
strong reference in your customer-supplier relationship!
1-day course: “Problem solving in 8 disciplines (8D) with elements of the standardized complaints process – basics” (ID 409)
2-day course: “Problem solving in 8 disciplines (8D) with elements of the standardized complaints process for users” (ID 419)
Both training courses are held by me and adapted to your specific needs in preliminary discussions.

Path 2 – Individual training:
We coordinate a customized training course directly – tailored to your challenges, industry and participants. This can be an in-depth
follow-up training course based on a VDA format, a refresher for experienced users, a methodology deep-dive on specific topics or the establishment of new
structures in your processes. Simply contact me for a non-binding consultation.

I work primarily in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, with a focus on southern Germany and the Munich area. I also travel internationally for multi-day training courses or interim mandates
. During my time at Infineon, I have conducted training and consulting in many countries (EU, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, USA, Mexico,
Thailand) and can therefore respond to cultural nuances. Online training and coaching are of course possible regardless of location.