Powerful Thinking Methods for Better Meetings and Decisions

Tired of unproductive meetings? Learn powerful techniques to transform your meetings from frustrating experiences into efficient, effective, and decisive sessions. This course provides practical methods for running meetings that foster collaboration and achieve results.

Overcome Common Meeting Challenges:

• Reduce Conflict: Address conflict, politics, and power dynamics that derail meetings.
• Improve Efficiency: Eliminate rambling discussions and wasted time.
• Foster Inclusive Participation: Ensure all voices are heard and valued.
• Boost Decision-Making: Accelerate the decision-making process and achieve better outcomes.

Key Techniques for Effective Meetings:

• The Six Thinking Hats Method: Based on Edward De Bono's influential book, Six Thinking Hats, this technique encourages parallel thinking. It helps groups analyze issues from multiple perspectives (emotional, logical, creative, etc.) simultaneously, leading to reduced conflict, comprehensive viewpoints, and faster, more informed decisions. Proven effective in boardrooms, committees, and business discussions.
• The Disney Method: Inspired by Walt Disney's approach to creativity, this structured brainstorming technique guides groups through four distinct viewpoints of a problem. It facilitates the generation, critique, and refinement of innovative yet practical solutions.
• The NHS Method: A simple and practical approach utilized within the UK's National Health Service (NHS) to streamline meetings and expedite decision-making.
• The Amazon Method: Favored by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, this method emphasizes a silent reading and reflection period at the start of important meetings, promoting thoughtful contributions and focused discussions.

This short course provides clear instructions on how and when to apply these valuable meeting methods. Master these essential management tools to become a more effective meeting facilitator, improve meeting outcomes, and advance your career. Learn to deliver positive and effective results from every meeting.

Note: Six Thinking Hats is a trademark of Edward De Bono Ltd.