Courses

We bring the latest thinking to your organisation, to help improve the effectiveness of decision making, problem-solving, creativity, innovation, impact and influence and leadership. The content is based on the latest evidence-based research. The courses are interactive and intended to offer participants an opportunity to participate and gain practical experience. We also carry out follow-up evaluation to measure the extent of real change after attending the course.

To find out more please call 01628 674398 or email info@self-insight.com.

The Science of Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Limitations to and biases in human decision making.
• Decision making techniques.
• Neurophysiology of decision making.
• Intuition, emotions and gut-feel.
• Group decision making and groupthink.

The Science of Creativity and Innovation

• Analogy, randomness, cross-fertilisation and the evolution of ideas.
• Awareness and spotting opportunities.
• Brainstorming.
• Innovation: making ideas happen.
• Overcoming resistance.

The Science of Influence and Impact

• Characterising people's personal styles and values.
• Models of interpersonal interaction.
• Assertiveness and confidence.
• Listening and empathy.
• Group behaviour.
• Navigating office politics.
• Networking.
• Sales techniques.

The Science of Leadership

• Management versus leadership.
• Models of leadership.
• Transformational versus transactional leadership.
• Are leaders born or made? If so what can be taught?
• Key characteristics and behaviours of a leader.
• Charisma, inspiration and emotional engagement.
• Organisation and mobilisation.

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