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CRITICAL THINKING

How To Find Out What You Don't Know

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Have you ever wondered that you may be "missing something" as you think through an issue or problem?   This workshop will help you expand your critical thinking faculties, so you'll be better able to fully consider all sides of an issue and anticipate a broader range of possibilities. 

 

You'll learn how to better assess and develop your thinking preferences…your optimal thinking time…and your ability to influence others. By applying critical thinking to the tasks and challenges you face in your work, you will begin to experience breakthroughs you never thought possible.  You will feel sure you really are on the thinking edge-that you really have "thought of everything!"

KEY TOPICS COVERED

  • Become familiar with different styles of thinking and identify your personal preferences

  • Ask yourself "big picture" questions

  • Learn how to challenge assumptions and expand perceptions about situations

  • Come to better conclusions and decisions more often

  • Influence and persuade others with clear thinking and clear language

  • Manage team idea exchanges

  • Learn how to find out what you don't know-and solve the real problem

  • Apply what you learn to the day-to-day operation of your business

FEATURED COURSEWARE

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WHAT PARTICIPANTS WILL LEARN

  • How to discover and apply new principles of thinking

  • Tapping into personal creative thinking

  • Using the Socratic method of questioning to get answers

  • Breaking down barriers to innovation

  • How to challenge assumptions

  • Learning a systematic approach to problem solving and decision making

  • How to expand perceptions about situations and problems

  • Influencing others with clear thinking

TARGET AUDIENCE

  • Staff

  • Employees

  • Leaders

  • Managers

  • Supervisors

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REQUIREMENTS

  • Basic desktop, laptop or tablet

  • Microphone and speakers or headset with microphone

  • Webcam (optional)

EACH COURSE INCLUDES

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Thoroughly researched and unabridged course materials

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Course handouts delivered via email

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Expert teaching, troubleshooting and in session coaching

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Helpful, self-assessments to evaluate your performance session by session

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Action time where you’ll get clarity on how to apply what you’ve learned

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Spotlight sessions to diagnose trouble spots

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An unforgettable experience

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Portinars completion certificate

This course is offered in 2 different formats

Virtual Instructor Led Training

Self-Directed Training

*Discounted bulk classes are available by request

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Course Time

8am-12pm  

or

 1pm-5pm

Course Length

3.5 Hours

Class Size

20 Seats Max

Format

Virtual

Interaction

High

Price

$200 per 

student

Course Time

60 Days

Course Length

3 Hours

Class Size

N/A

Format

Self-Directed

Interaction

Low

Price

$150 per

student

WHAT STUDENTS ARE SAYING...

"Thank you so much for speaking to our group! I had a feeling from meeting you and talking with you, that the presentation would be excellent, but it was even better than expected!"

~Lisa Zehr, Cornell University

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