Mastering the Science and Art of Critical Thinking and Decision- Making Skills for Business Professionals

Mastering the Science and Art of Critical Thinking and Decision- Making Skills for Business Professionals

Critical thinking and decision-making are the cornerstones of success in the workplace. In this regard, developing your critical thinking and decision-making abilities are essential in today's VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) environment; According to renowned business magnate Richard Branson, "Critical thinking is the key to creative problem solving in business." Participants in this session will explore how to enhance these abilities and by extension, drive team excellence and organisational success.

Unlock your full potential and gain a competitive edge!

TOPICS TO BE COVERED

Critical Thinking

  • What is critical thinking?
  • Definition of a critical thinker
  • Behaviours of a critical thinker
  • Critical thinking moving from theory to practice
  • Activity: Assessment

Problem Solving Analysis

  • Types of problem- solving models
  • Importance of data analysis and techniques to analyse data

Decision- Making Skill

  • Individual and collective decision- making traps
  • The elements of a decions- who, when and criteria
  • Decision- making tools and their applications
  • Activity: Case Stuy
  • Communcating the decision the do's and don'ts

Date: Wednesday, 25th & Thursday 25th September 2024 | Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon

Cost (per person): $1,600.00 plus vat (ECA Members) | $2,240.00 plus vat (Non-Members)

FACILITATOR

Dr. Derek Smith 
Managing Director & Consultant

Dr. Derek Smith is an advocate of business longevity and sustainability. His pre-entrepreneurial history includes over 18 years of experience in the full-stream energy sector in various roles, including outbound sales, marketing, operations, technical advisory, and management.

Derek is the holder of a Doctorate in Business Administration from the Laureate Walden University, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from the Anglia Ruskin University, and a Mechanical Engineering Technician’s Diploma from the National Examination Council.

Derek is a part-time lecturer at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the faculty of Business Management at his alma mater. He is also a certified trainer of the International Labour Organization's (ILO's) Sustainable and Resilient Enterprise programme. 

Event Information

Event Date 25/09/2024 9:00 am
Event End Date 26/09/2024 12:00 pm
Individual Price Members: $1,600.00, Non-Members: $2,240.00 (plus vat per person)
Location Online - ZOOM Meeting

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