Professional Development Day
Teaching Project Managers to be better thinkers presented by Dr. Tony Groves
This immersive session, crafted for project managers and led by Dr. Toby Groves, a
researcher in cognitive psychology, blends advanced cognitive techniques with the
art of pattern recognition to revolutionize the way you approach project
management and problem-solving. It provides project managers with innovative
tools and techniques to enhance their critical thinking and decision-making
capabilities. Participants will explore innovative tools and strategies to enhance
critical thinking, decision-making, and the ability to discern patterns that others
often overlook.
Major Subjects to be explored:
- Cognitive Flexibility and Systems Thinking: Learn to adapt thinking to new information
while recognizing and leveraging intricate system connections.
- Advanced Decision-Making and Pattern Detection: Mitigate biases and uncover
unconventional patterns to navigate complex challenges with clarity.
- Situational Awareness and Stakeholder Engagement: Sharpen awareness of dynamic
environments to anticipate changes and manage relationships effectively.
- Strategic Innovation and Problem-Solving: Focus on innovative approaches to identifying
and resolving complex project challenges.
- Deep Structure Analysis: Develop skills to distinguish between surface-level observations
and the deeper structures that drive outcomes.
- Mediating and Moderating Variables: Master techniques to identify the factors influencing
project outcomes and stakeholder dynamics.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify two methods to foster strategic thinking and uncover innovative solutions.
- Explain one advanced technique for detecting and interpreting patterns in project
scenarios.
- Recognize the role of situational awareness and cognitive flexibility in achieving project
success.
- Analyze complex systems to differentiate between superficial and fundamental project
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