Managing Effective Meetings

Creative Problem Solving

Overview

Solving problems creatively requires a positive, optimistic state of mind in order to see bright spots and new, previously unexplored possibilities. In this engaging workshop, participants will explore the impact of Mind/Body/Mood on problem solving, and experiment with strategies for enhancing creativity. In this interactive session, participants will experiment with strategies for shifting mindsets, generating ideas, and identifying solutions to address work opportunities and challenges. Participants will leave with a commitment to put the learning into practice.

Objectives

  • Recognize how mindset enhances problem solving, and
  • Use strategies to adopt a creative mindset and solve problems

Content

  • Introduction to Creative Problem Solving
  • Impact of State of Mind
  • Creative Problem Solving in Action
  • Reflection and Declaration

Target Audience: Leaders and employees across all areas and levels

Length: 2 hours

Effective Decision-Making And Role Clarity

Overview

Making quality decisions and getting buy-in is an essential skill for leaders at all levels. In this workshop, learn the different types of group decision-making processes, when to use each, and why having a clearly defined process can be important for teams and organizations. Participants will learn to clarify roles and coordinate accordingly. Using real-work examples, participants will learn how to plan purposeful meeting agendas, facilitate collaborative conversations, and use different decision-making approaches. Special emphasis will be placed on framing meeting objectives, facilitating dialogue, and engaging group members using different decision-making methods.

 

Objectives

  • Distinguish between different types of group decision-making processes and recognize when to use each
  • Clarify the roles of key players to distinguish between who should be accountable, responsible, consulted, or informed
  • Plan and facilitate conversations using different decision-making approaches

Content

  • Group Decision-Making Processes
  • Key Roles and Responsibilities
  • Planning and Facilitating Decision-Making Conversations
  • Reflection and Declaration

Target Audience: Leaders and employees across all areas and levels

 

Length: 2 hours

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