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SUMMARY:Critical Thinking Skills for Everyday Job Challenges (Propel 1)
DESCRIPTION:This seminar is included in the Propel 1 Leadership Series. \n\nThis course is designed to strengthen participants’ critical and strategic thinking skills\, as well as decision-making and problem-solving\, so they can navigate complex challenges with greater clarity and confidence. Participants will learn to differentiate and apply critical thinking\, strategic thinking\, and structured decision-making in real business scenarios. Through activities and tools such as Root Cause Analysis\, brainstorming\, risk analysis\, the Socratic method\, Six Thinking Hats\, and the 5 Whys\, participants will practice approaching issues from multiple angles. They will also identify and reduce the impact of biases\, assumptions\, anecdotal evidence\, and decision fatigue on their choices. Ultimately\, the experience equips participants with practical techniques and habits to solve problems more effectively and lead higher-quality individual and team decisions.\n \nCourse Objectives:\n \n\nStrengthen your ability to think critically and strategically in complex business situations.  \nDistinguish among critical thinking\, strategic thinking\, and decision making\, and apply each appropriately.  \nUse structured tools (Root Cause Analysis\, brainstorming\, risk analysis\, Socratic method\, Six Thinking Hats\, 5 Whys) to analyze and solve problems.  \nRecognize and reduce the impact of biases\, assumptions\, anecdotal evidence\, and decision fatigue on your choices.  \nBuild ongoing habits and an action plan to foster creativity\, psychological safety\, and better team problem-solving.\n\nTarget Audience:  \nEmerging Leaders and individuals interested in individualized professional and personal development. \nCEUs: 0.4 \nCost: There is no charge for employees of MCAKC Member Contractors Signatory to Local 8 & 533. \n$100 for Non-Members Signatory to Local 8 & 533.\n$150 for Associate Members.\n \nInstructor\nEric Herdman trained employees in a broad range of corporate environments for more than 20 years. From multi-billion-dollar pharmaceutical companies to top financial institutions and the world’s largest franchise fitness center\, he uses his accomplishments in sales\, retail\, health\, and fitness to help companies achieve top-level success. Focusing on results\, Eric has successfully facilitated a variety of courses related to strategic business practices leadership and management\, productivity and motivation. Eric has developed a proven system that helps students prioritize their work\, effectively schedule their days\, delegate to employees\, manage information flow and teach negation skills. As a record setting ultra-runner\, he also shares his passion for perseverance and endurance with his students.   \nCancellation Policy\nCancellations for this MCAKC event must be received at least 2 business days prior to the event by email to learn@mcakc.org or by phone at 913-948-9200. \nRegistrants who do not cancel and do not attend (“No Shows”)\, except in the case of an emergency\, will be invoiced $100.
URL:https://mcakc.org/event/critical-thinking-skills-for-everyday-job-challenges-included-in-propel-1-series/
LOCATION:10955 Lowell Ave\, Suite 1050\, Overland Park\, 66210\, US
CATEGORIES:Half-Day Seminar
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