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Critical Thinking for Better Judgement and Decision Making England, United Kingdom
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- Duration / Course length: 5 Days
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Course details
OverviewIn just about any industry or any role we are almost constantly involved in solving problems. We make progress by constantly searching for better solutions. Each of us is different and therefore thinks in different ways. By better understanding how we and others prefer to think we can make better decisions and find solutions which work for the organisation as whole. In this workshopyou will developthe skills to distinguish between relevant and irrelevant willpractice solving problems in groups using a variety of established learn good brainstorming techniques as well ashow to improve your relationships at work by adapting your preferred thinking style to that of others and in so doing producing creative and highly effective solutions.
Objective
By the end of this interactive training programme, you will be able to:
- Understand how to think critically in different situations
- See how problems that have occurred within your business could have been handled differently
- Implement preventative techniques to stop problems from occurring
- Understand ways in which different approaches apply to different situations
- Access a range of problem-solving techniques for different situations
- Access at speed a variety of possible solutions to problems and determine the best option
Who Should Attend
- Team leaders
- Managers
- Section/department heads
- Project managers
- Facilitators
- Consultants
- Anyone who wishes to improve their critical thinking and problem solving skills
Course Outlines
Module 1 - Introduction to critical thinking and problem solving
- Balancing people processes and principles for optimal decisions
- Business drivers that demand creative problem solving
- Deciphering critical thinking
- The Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument (HBDI)
- Assessing your preferred approach to thinking
- Identifying left/right-brain dominance
- Identifying your own natural brain dominance
- Determining non-dominant approaches
- Managing thinking preferences
- Avoiding quadrant bias
- Bridging opposing styles
- Leveraging whole-brain thinking
- Predicting co-worker profiles
Module 3 - Unleashing Your Creativity and Solving Problems
- Using Analysis and Prioritisation
- The creative environment
- Setting the creative stage
- The power of positive communication
- Identifying elements that stimulate creativity
- Eliminating barriers to innovation
- Group creative thinking
- Brainstorming options
- Challenging assumptions
- Dispelling personal and corporate myths
- Six hats (de Bono)
- The iterative mind
- Moving between quadrants
- Valuing non-dominant preferences
- Stretching outside your personal style
- Recording the creative process
- Mind mapping
- Charts
Module 4 - Systematic approaches to problem solving
- The DECIDE Model
- Define the problem
- Establish Criteria
- Focusing on outcomes
- Leveraging blue thinkers
- Consider possible solutions
- Brainstorming
- Leveraging yellow thinkers
- Identify best solution
- Identifying business-critical ideas
- Categorising prioritizing and purging
- Analysing for outcomes not solutions
- Develop and implement plan of action
- Overcoming "It won't work here" and "But we've always done it this way" mentality
- Leveraging green and red thinkers
- Evaluate and monitor the solution
- Situation assessment
- Problem evaluation
Module 5 - Translating Creativity and Analysis into Practical
- Application
- Organisational politics
- Recognising the workplace culture
- Maintaining outcome-focused goals
- The influence of decision-making styles
- Recognising your own blind spots
- Self-awareness and self-regulation
- Forming a coalition with style opposites
- Deploying your decision
- Clearly expressing analysis results
- Ensuring organisational benefit
- Securing maximum buy-in
Module 6 - Putting It All Together
- Integrating your solution into the business
- Creating a whole-brain presentation
- Strengthening your non-dominant position
- Adjusting communication to thinking styles
- Transforming confrontation into communication
Module 7 - Continuing your development
- Conducting self-checks
- Being persistent
Module 8 - Your Personal Decision-Making Toolkit
- Your personal thinking style
- Your stakeholders' styles
- Flexing to colleagues' styles
- Committing to your Personal Action Plan
- Checklists for success
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Team leaders , Managers , Section/department heads , Project managers , Facilitators , ConsultantsCourse Location
About London Training For Excellence
Empowering Professionals for Over a Decade
London Training for Excellence is a leading provider of professional development programmes, established in 2013. For over eleven years, we have been committed to equipping individuals and organisations with the skills and knowledge they need to excel in today's ever-evolving business landscape.
A Breadth of Expertise
We offer a comprehensive range of training solutions across a diverse set of industries, including:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Stay ahead of the curve with cutting-edge training on AI applications, machine learning and data analysis.
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- Oil and Gas: Gain specialised knowledge and skills relevant to the oil and gas industry.
- Project Management: Master the art of project planning, execution and delivery to ensure successful project outcomes.
Our Approach
At London Training for Excellence, we believe in delivering high-quality, interactive training programmes that cater to diverse learning styles. Our experienced instructors are industry experts who combine theoretical knowledge with practical application.
Flexible Learning Solutions
We understand that busy professionals require flexible learning options. We offer a variety of delivery methods to suit your needs, including:
- In-person training: provides more significant face-to-face interaction. In a classroom setting, attendees can connect in real-time. In-person training also offers more opportunities for group activities and interactive projects.
- Online Courses: Our comprehensive online courses allow you to learn comfortably in your working environment.
- In-Company Training: Tailor training programmes specifically for your organisation's needs and deliver them on-site for maximum impact and employee convenience.
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By investing in training and development with London Training for Excellence, you will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve your professional goals and contribute to the success of your organisation.
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Let London Training for Excellence help you unlock your full potential and drive positive organisational change. Contact us today to discuss your training needs and explore how we can empower your workforce for the future.
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