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Critical Thinking and Communication

How often have you struggled to get to the core of an issue or to clearly organize your thinking on a question? If you are like most executives, it's happened more often than you'd like. Our critical thinking program will demonstrate tools that are proven to be effective in organizing both problem-solving efforts and business communications.

June 24 & 26, 2013 / 5:00–9:00 p.m. / $1500
or
November 4 & 6, 2013 / 5:00–9:00 p.m. / $1500

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Overview

Audience

Details

Faculty

This session will focus on:

Answering the question, “What problem am I trying to solve?”
Laying out a clear analytical framework for developing solutions
Developing a logical structure for communicating recommendations to senior management
Applying these tools in a pragmatic way to real-world problems.

Be prepared to bring an existing situation or case with you to work on in class.

Program Details (pdf)

This program is designed for mid-level to senior executives. Typical titles include director, supervisor, manager, group leader, or team leader.

Objectives

What you will gain
How to take a difficult situation and determine an effective problem definition
Tools and techniques for developing a logical analytical framework
How to develop a clear communication framework to deliver findings and results

Location
Executive Education
Carlson School of Management
University of Minnesota
321 19th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455-0438

Quantity Discount
A discount of 15% will apply to registrations of 3 or more people from the same company registering as a group for the same specific program. Please note that this offer is contingent upon all registrants enrolling in the same program having the same start date. Program cancellations and program transfers affecting the minimum number of people enrolled in the program for which the discount applied will void the discount.