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  OVERVIEW It is our nature to think—we all do it. However, a good share of our thinking is biased, distorted, or incomplete. Critical thinking is an essential skill for both managers and employees. Few of us are effective critical thinkers though research suggests that leaders believe they think quite well. Critical thinking ensures we pose the right questions, view others’ viewpoints with merit, and challenge assumptions in strategic thinking, decision making and creative problem solving. Non-critical thinkers shoot down ideas before they are understood, or take action based on faulty assumptions resulting in a business disaster. Teams, as well as individuals, must learn to think critically which requires a work atmosphere that is conducive to challenging others’ perspectives. Critical thinking enables teams to develop positive insights and ideas that lead to effective action.  It focuses on reframing and rethinking issues so that the right problems are addressed, and r...

OVERVIEW HR metrics should not be developed in a silo or owned exclusively by human resources. To be of value, HR metrics should measure the business factors that are important to the organization not just HR and should be co-owned by HR and the C-suite, other departments, and line managers. The right or best metrics are HR metrics that incorporate the input of stakeholders and contribute to informed decision-making and strategic planning. From this perspective, HR metrics should be predictive and action oriented. HR metrics that do not assist organizational decision making are of little value. The issue is not the number of metrics. As Albert Einstein noted: “Everything that counts can’t be measured and everything that can be measured does not count.” Thus, the measurement of business outcomes is a critical component of the HR auditing process. Your organization’s HR analytics and metrics should help you assess the value and contribution of your organization’s human capital;...

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Small Businesses to Survive the COVID-19 Crisis

OVERVIEW HR metrics should not be developed in a silo or owned exclusively by human resources. To be of value, HR metrics should measure the business factors that are important to the organization not just HR and should be co-owned by HR and the C-suite, other departments, and line managers. The right or best metrics are HR metrics that incorporate the input of stakeholders and contribute to informed decision-making and strategic planning. From this perspective, HR metrics should be predictive and action oriented. HR metrics that do not assist organizational decision making are of little value. The issue is not the number of metrics. As Albert Einstein noted: “Everything that counts can’t be measured and everything that can be measured does not count.” Thus, the measurement of business outcomes is a critical component of the HR auditing process . Your organization’s HR analytics and metrics should help you assess the value and contribution of your organization’s human capital; s...

OVERVIEW This webinar will teach you how to identify and overcome logical fallacies. It will explore and debunk long-held myths that get in the way of creative problem solving. It will offer innovative solutions for critical thinking in today’s workplace. Finally, this webinar will strengthen your critical thinking,problem solving and decision making skills with a system that leads you to the best answers for all involved. WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND The workforce, leadership styles in management, and business itself has changed drastically and swiftly in recent years. Many leaders have been thrown into the fray with little to no leadership education, or — almost as bad — old methods that no longer apply to the robust and diverse business world of today. As a leader, every decision you make — whether well-thought-out or in the moment — will have lingering effects on your entire staff. This webinar will teach you how to ensure that you are exploring every option and leading in t...

Rebecca Staton-Reinstein Rebecca Staton-Reinstein President, Advantage Leadership, Inc. Years of Experience:  25+ years Areas of Expertise:  Strategic Planning, Leadership, Team Management, and Organizational Development I work with companies around the world that want strategic leaders and engaged employees to increase bottom- and top-line results and delight customers. You achieve your goals through strategic planning and leadership, management, team, and organizational development. Draw on my proven ability to mentor you through major change. My team works with you to craft customized, successful solutions to your complex business issues in all economic sectors. Our mission is your success. Leadership teams execute robust strategic plans with measurable outcomes using my results-driven, Success Planning: A ‘How-To’ Guide for Strategic Planning.The methodology is further customized in the forthcoming Success Planning for Nonprofits: Evidenced-Based Strategic ...

10 Essentials for Your Leadership Toolbox

OVERVIEW You will walk away with some simple tools to guide your decision making and problem solving, which you can use in many situations to get the results you want. In this webinar, you will learn to make effective decisions and solve problems using critical thinking and practical tools. You make decisions and solve problems every day.  Learn to apply critical thinking techniques to these activities.  Every organization must be nimble when solving new and recurring challenges. Everyone within the organization must be able to use critical thinking and creative problem solving to take action on these challenges. Avoid the tendency to start solving a problem before it is clearly defined. Admit to poor decisions and take corrective action, even if it’s tough. Track your decision-making record and continuously improve. Problem Solving Skills Training WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND Did I make the right decision? This question often haunts us after every major decision. ...