Introduction

The main objective of this course is to enable participants to have a systematic approach to the development of thinking skills. The course will walk the participants through a step by step process, starting with the introduction of thinking tools and then systematically considering thinking situations before going on to explore creativity. 

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be able to:
1. Demonstrate and identify with different styles of thinking and determine their personal preferences
2. Identify how to challenge assumptions and expand perceptions about situations
3. Arrive at better conclusions and decisions more often
4. Influence and persuade others with clear thinking and clear language
5. Move from idea to solution through pulling others into the implementation
6. Apply what has been learnt to the day-to-day operation of the organization  

Course Outline

1. Human Rationality
• What is Human Rationality?
• Multiple Intelligence
• Interpersonal Intelligence
• Intrapersonal Intelligence

2. Introduction to Critical Thinking
• Thinking about Thinking
• What Most People Don’t Know About Thinking
• Recognize what makes Excellent Critical Thinking
• Whole Brain Thinking: Getting Beyond the Boundaries
• Understand how Critical Thinking works in a Team Setting

3. How Do You Know That? Challenging Assumptions
• Use Active Listening and Effective Communication Strategies to Build Rapport while Probing for Assumptions
• Understanding Socratic dialogue techniques

4. Barriers to Effective Thinking
• Identifying the 6 Barriers to Effective Thinking
• Learning to Overcome the Barriers

5. Factors that Determine Effective Thinking
• Identifying the Factors that Determine Effective Thinking
• Determining the Various Thinking Strategies
• Applying the Thinking Strategies
• Customizing the Thinking Strategies to the Organization Profile

6. Mental Tricks and Treats
• Mental & Visual Brain Teasers
• Optical Illusions
• Word Puzzles
• Tactile Illusions

7. What To Do Now? - Thinking Situations
• Plan and Action
• Decision and Evaluation
• Problem Solving and Design
• Coping and Organizing

8. Ultimate Objectives of Thinking
• Identifying Ultimate Objectives of Thinking
• Ensuring that Ultimate Objectives are Met

9. Learning to Be Creative
• Differences between Critical Thinking and Creative Thinking
• What is Creativity?
• Negative Attitudes that Block Creativity
• Mental Blocks to Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
• Positive Attitude for Creative Thinking
• Creative Methods to Produce Creative Results
• Attributes of a Creative Thinker  

Trainer(s)

Who Should Attend

General audience whom is interested to understand the systematic approach to improve on their thinking skills.  

Course Details

Date:

22 to 23 December 2009 

Time:

9:00am to 5:00pm 

Venue:

NTU@one-north campus, Executive Centre 

Closing Date:

8 December 2009 

Fee:

Standard: SGD$590   Alumni: SGD$472   Group (3 & Above): SGD$531

Registration fees inclusive of:

• Course materials

• Light refreshments

• Lunch

• Complimentary parking (1 entry/day) - applicable at NTU@one-north campus only.

• Prevailing GST

Online Registration

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Methods of Payment

1. Credit Card (Visa and Mastercard only)

2. Cheque made payable to Nanyang Technological University

3. Invoice to Company (for Company Sponsored Participants)

4. E-invoice (for Government Organizations)

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