Mastering High-Level Thinking: Elevating Your Critical, Analytical and Creative Skills for Exceptional Problem Solving and Success!

20-21 Dec, 2023, Wyndham Grand Bangsar Kuala Lumpur (Formerly Known As Pullman Bangsar Kuala Lumpur)

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AREA OF EXPERTISE FOR
TRAINING

• Communication Skills for Work place Success
• Public Speaking
• Critical, Analytical & Creative
Thinking Skills

 

SHARON LEE

 

Consultant, Corporate Trainer
HRDF CERTIFIED

 

A successful career is dependent on the individual having work-related functional knowledge and skills, and the art of using them to the best effect. The art is largely one of communication: through talking, listening, writing, reading; and body language. Good communication skills are what separate the distinguished, from the good.

 

Sharon’s corporate and academic experience was foundational pillars of strong communication skills. As a Design Thinker, Sharon communicates to draw the best ideas from large groups of audiences and within a very short time frame, arrive at the best solutions. As a Brand Marketer and Organizational Strategist, she speaks on international platforms to communicate ideas, concepts, and promote products. Finally, as an academic, she works with thousands of students and lecturers to achieve higher-order thinking and professionalism.

Owing to strong communication skills, Sharon successfully led product innovation projects and created brands from ground zero; all of which entails collaboration with various subject matter experts from many different countries.

Sharon’s corporate experience was with multinationals such as Johnson & Johnson, GlaxoSmithKline, and Fonterra Brands. Her last position in academia was as the Director of Learning and Teaching Excellence.

 

Here are some recent testimonials from her training participants:

 

“Powerful and intensive training in a friendly atmosphere, with respect for participant’s learning process”. Marketing Manager

 

“Understanding of what it takes to make it work. The entire structure of the programme was clear, from beginning to end.” Business Development Director

 

“Sharon provided good examples with materials and
appropriate explanation. A very well-structured course. Marketing Director

 

“Simple but effective”
HR Manager

 

“What I like most about the course is now I have enhanced confidence in communications” Environment Engineer

Venue Details

Wyndham Grand Bangsar Kuala Lumpur (Formerly Known As Pullman Bangsar Kuala Lumpur)
No 1, Jalan Pantai Jaya, Tower 3, 59200 Kuala Lumpur, - 59200
Phone : (603) 2298 1888
Fax : (603) 2298 1999

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Contact us

Juliany,
03 2283 6109
juliany@ipa.com.my

Phoebe,
03 2283 6100
phoebe@ipa.com.my 

FOR CUSTOMISED IN-HOUSE TRAINING
Jane,
03 2283 6101
Jane@ipa.com.my

ADDRESS 
A-28-5, 28th Floor, Menara UOA Bangsar, 
No.5, Jalan Bangsar Utama 1, 
59000 Kuala Lumpur
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FOCUSING ON
  • Module 1: Understand How The Brain Thinks
  • Module 2: Barriers To Critical Thinking
  • Module 3: Guided Brainstorming Techniques For Generating Ideas
  • Module 4: Problem-Solving Creatively And Collaboratively
  • Module 5: Questioning Techniques For Problem-Solving
  • Module 6: Getting To The Real Cause Of The Problem
  • Module 7: Thinking System Methodology
  • Module 8: Critical Thinking Process For Professionals
  • Module 9: A Corporate Culture That Fosters High-Level Thinking
OVERVIEW

The key to success in the 21st-century workplace is the ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and make decisions based on sound judgment and open-mindedness. By developing higher thinking skills, you can harness your creativity and multidimensional thinking to solve challenges quickly and accurately.

This exciting course will help you discover ways to
improve your thinking styles, overcome challenges, and collaborate with others to take your team’s thinking power to the next level. You will experience various thinking and problem-solving tools, techniques, and best practices.

By applying the 7-Steps Problem Solving Model and selecting the appropriate thinking techniques for each situation, you can create a culture of higher thinking levels in your workplace. Let’s unlock your potential with the power of high-level thinking.

AFTER ATTENDING THIS COURSE YOU WILL RETURN TO YOUR JOB…
  1. Gaining a deeper understanding of how to improve your thinking styles, including those that may not come naturally to you.
  2. Identifying and overcoming any mindset or disposition that may hinder your ability to think at a higher level.
  3. Discovering techniques to harness greater thinking power, by collaborating with stakeholders.
  4. Practicing the 7-Steps of Problem-Solving Model, which you can apply to real-life situations.
  5. Practicing key higher thinking tools such as
    - Guided brainstorming
    - Root cause analysis
    - Productive questioning
    - System Thinking
  6. Learning how to select which thinking tools to use depending on the situation.
  7. Discovering how to get the best from the team and solving problems together.
  8. Recognizing the important role, you play in creating a culture of higher thinking levels in the workplace.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is designed for employees who understand the importance of fostering leadership qualities in those around them. It is ideal for individuals whose job responsibilities include active listening and encouraging others to share their best ideas.

The course is particularly suited for the Department Leaders, Project Managers, Product Development Leaders and Task Force Leaders looking to enhance their skills in facilitating leadership in their teams.

METHODOLOGY

During the training, participants will have ample opportunities to apply their skills and knowledge through highly interactive and engaging activities.

The training methodology is comprehensive and structured with clear objectives that are achieved through a variety of methods such as lectures, case studies, pitching, group discussions, exercises, and sharing sessions.

This approach ensures that participants receive a well-rounded and practical learning experience that can be immediately applied in real-world scenarios.

DAY 1
9:00

INTRODUCTION

MODULE 1: UNDERSTAND HOW THE BRAIN THINKS

  • How Our Brain Develop Critical Thinking
  • Brain Dominance And How It Affects the Outcome of Our Thinking
  • Level Up Thinking Skills


10.45

MODULE 2: BARRIERS TO CRITICAL THINKING

  • The Role of Disposition in Critical Thinking
  • Overcoming Barriers Caused by Negative Disposition
1:00 Lunch
2:00

MODULE 3: GUIDED BRAINSTORMING TECHNIQUES FOR GENERATING IDEAS

  • Be Strategic
  • Ideation Techniques
3:45

MODULE 4: PROBLEM-SOLVING CREATIVELY AND COLLABORATIVELY

  • Analysing Options
  • Getting buy-in from stakeholders
5:00 End of Day 1
DAY 2
9:00

MODULE 5: QUESTIONING TECHNIQUES FOR PROBLEM-SOLVING

  • Types of productive questions
  • Posing productive questions
  • Tools and techniques for productive thinking and questioning
10.45

MODULE 6: GETTING TO THE REAL CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM

  • Systemic Versus Symptomatic Problem Identification
  • Root cause analysis
  • Managing the Action for The Outcome of the Analysis
12.00

MODULE 7: THINKING SYSTEM METHODOLOGY

  • Concept of System Thinking
  • Journeying To Clarity
1:00 Lunch
2:00

MODULE 8: CRITICAL THINKING PROCESS FOR PROFESSIONALS

  • Recommending And Engaging Feedback
  • Best Practice in Thinking Critically, Creatively, And Analytically
3:45

MODULE 9: A CORPORATE CULTURE THAT FOSTERS HIGH-LEVEL THINKING

  • Cultivating High-Level Thinking in the Workplace
  • Employee Empowerment
5:00 End of Course