
Virtual/Instructor-led training
CHALLENGE ASSUMPTIONS
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Introduction
Challenging assumptions is a crucial skill in any work setting. By questioning our preconceived notions and biases, we can come up with fresh ideas and approaches to problems.
In this skills training program, employees and managers will learn how to challenge assumptions and expand their thinking.
Details
- Presentation Length: 60-min / 90-mins / Half Day
- Participant Numbers: 15-500+
- Virtual and In-person options available
- Sessions can be recorded for internal use
- Onsite training available globally: North & South America, EMEIA, APAC, LATAM
- Languages: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Italian, Mandarin, Arabic, Japanese, and Malay.
- The aim of this skills training program is to teach
attendees how to challenge assumptions and come up with fresh ideas. - The objectives of this skills training program are to:
- Define assumptions and explain the importance of challenging them
- Provide tools and frameworks for challenging assumptions
- Lead attendees through practical exercises to practice challenging assumptions
- Discuss how to overcome common challenges when challenging assumptions
This skills training program will be delivered through a combination of lectures, group discussions, and practical exercises. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with the material through interactive activities and will have the chance to practice challenging assumptions through hands-on exercises.
(included in Half-Day and Full Day sessions)
- Lateral thinking: a problem-solving approach that involves seeking out new and innovative solutions by looking at problems from different angles
- The Six Thinking Hats model by Edward de Bono: a framework for examining problems from different perspectives
- The Five Whys method: a problem-solving technique that involves asking “why” repeatedly to uncover the root cause of a problem
Attendees will learn how to challenge assumptions and come up with fresh ideas in their work settings. They will also learn how to overcome common challenges and effectively apply these techniques to real-world situations
included in 90-min, Half Day & Full Day sessions
Attendees will have the opportunity to practice challenging assumptions through a variety of exercises,
including:
- Brainstorming sessions: attendees will work in groups to come up with as many ideas as possible, both positive and negative, for a given problem or challenge
- Role-playing: attendees will take on different roles and consider how they would approach a problem or challenge from different perspectives
- Case studies: attendees will work in groups to apply the skills learned in this training program to real-world scenarios
At the end of this skills training program, attendees will have a thorough understanding of the importance of challenging assumptions and will have the tools and frameworks to do so effectively.
They will have had the opportunity to practice challenging assumptions through interactive exercises, enabling them to confidently apply these techniques in their day-to-day work.
Attendees will also have learned how to overcome common challenges when challenging assumptions, enabling them to more effectively generate fresh ideas and approaches to problems