Critical Thinking

This course introduces the foundations of critical thinking that enhances your abilities to use logic and reasoning in daily work environments. You will discover how cognitive skills support critical thinking and intellectual standards ensure thinking is fair, unbiased, and objective in nature.  The program provides opportunity for practical application in County work situations.  It is recommended for employees who have an interest in discovery and positive inquiry.

Competency:  Analytical/Strategic Planning

Learning Objectives:  Course Length: 3.5 hrs 

• Apply critical thinking skills through positive delivery
• Assess individual cognitive skills and dispositions
• Utilize critical thinking in daily work interactions

Audience: Managers, Supervisors, and FastForward Graduates

Delivery: Lecture, facilitated discussion, individual activity and small group exercises.

Effective Time Management

Personal time management skills are essential for professional success in any workplace. Those able to successfully implement time management strategies are able to control their workload rather than spend each day in a frenzy of activity reacting to crisis after crisis. Stress declines and personal productivity soars. Highly effective individuals are able to focus on the tasks that have the greatest impact on all involved.

Competency:  Analytical/Strategic Planning

Learning Objectives: Course Length: 3.5 hrs

• Identify causes of procrastination and indecision
• Pinpoint personal time-wasters
• Increase your concentration and focus

Audience: Open to All

Delivery: Personal profile, lecture, discussion, exercises.

Six Thinking Hats: A Collaborative Approach to Problem Solving

This course introduces an essential approach to business management. It separates and redirects thinking into six distinct modes. By understanding and clearly defining the different parts of the thinking process you will improve productivity and focus.

Competency: Analytical/Strategic Planning

Learning Objectives: Course Length: 3.5 hrs

• Practice “parallel thinking” and how it reduces conflict in brainstorming while increasing collaboration
• Develop a systematic approach to effective idea generation, engaging dialog, and decision making
• Understand how to use the “hat” approach to make meetings more productive

Audience: Team Leaders and Members

Delivery: Discussion, action plans.