Professional Development Day

Business Acumen

Teaching Project Managers to be better thinkers presented by Dr. Toby Groves

https://tobygroves.com/

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
challenge

It is no longer possible to register for this event

It is no longer possible to register for this event

Information

Type of category: Professional Development Day

Type of activity: Business Acumen

Date: March 14th, 2025

Hour: 8:00AM to 5:00PM

Registration close date: March 14th, 2025 at 7:00AM

# of PDUs: 8

Price

Students: $50.00

Members: $100.00

Non members and Guests: $130.00

Location

TBinghamton University Health Sciences Building

48 Corliss Avenue
Johnson City, New York, 13790