Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving for Better Decision Making

You make decisions and solve problems every day. This 90-minute critical thinking and creative problem solving webinar shows how to do both better with simple, practical tools.

Every organization needs to respond quickly to new and recurring challenges, and that means everyone should be able to think critically and solve problems creatively. You'll learn to avoid jumping to solutions before a problem is clearly defined, and to admit poor decisions and correct them, even when it's hard.

The session covers the links between planning, critical thinking and problem solving, the role of values and facts in decisions, how to challenge assumptions and conventional wisdom, and a whole-brain process for working through a real issue from goal to tested decision.

• Solve problems and make effective decisions with critical thinking and simple tools
• Improve decision accuracy when information is limited
• Reduce poor decisions by managing stress, emotions and distractions
• Challenge assumptions and look for alternative information
• Define goals, constraints and measures of success before choosing a solution

What critical thinking and creative problem solving are

• Strengths and challenges in analyzing and solving problems
• How planning, critical thinking and creative problem solving relate
• The role of critical thinking in meeting business challenges
• Prioritizing issues for effective, efficient decisions

The art and science of critical thinking

• The role of values and facts in decision making
• Challenging knowledge, beliefs, facts, assumptions and conventional wisdom
• Ways to explore alternatives, ask probing questions and stimulate thinking
• Turning negativity into curiosity

Creative problem solving on a real issue

• Defining the goal and constraints
• Finding blind spots and hidden assumptions
• Defining a measure of success
• Developing solution options and a plan
• Making the decision with confidence and testing it

Decisions and requests for action arrive constantly, and making them in reactive firefighting mode leads to mistakes. Being proactive and thinking critically greatly improves the odds of making a sound decision and getting the best results.

The session suits executives, directors, managers, supervisors, project managers and employees at every level.

• CEO'S
• Company Presidents
• Vice Presidents
• Directors
• Supervisors
• Anyone in a supervisory position
• Payroll Administrators/Managers
• All Employees
• Departmental Managers
• Executives
• Supervisors
• Project managers
• Leaders in any capacity

Rebecca Staton-Reinstein, Ph.D., and President of Advantage Leadership, Inc. works with leaders and their organizations to Increase your bottom-line results through strategic leadership, engaged employees, and delighted customers in all economic sectors. Draw on her proven ability to mentor you through major change, customizing successful solutions to your complex issues. For over 25 years, Rebecca has contributed value as an executive, manager, educator, and consultant, honored on four continents. She is a Ph.D. in organizational development, a National Speakers Association Legacy Professional Member, and St. Petersburg Engineering Academy Foreign Member and author of books on strategic leadership and planning.