DECIDE

The Art of Your Possible

The DECIDE Development Program empowers individuals to grow their emotional intelligence, sharpen critical thinking, and communicate with impact. Designed for professionals aiming to advance or pivot in their careers, it blends practical tools with structured, strategic learning.

Development program for individuals seeking career advancement or transitioning to new fields.

How to understand and manage emotions for professional success?

Emotional intelligence (EI) is increasingly recognized as essential for personal and professional success. As workplaces emphasize interpersonal relationships and resilience, individuals with high EI are more effective in navigating challenges, forging connections, and collaborating.

This workshop explores the key components of EI:

  • Self-awareness
  • Self-regulation
  • Empathy
  • Social skills

Through interactive activities, participants will enhance their emotional understanding, positive mindset, and capacity for collaboration and teamwork.

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to :

  • Understand the importance of EI and its components.
  • Use techniques to enhance self-awareness and recognize emotional patterns.
  • Apply strategies to manage emotions and maintain composure under pressure.
  • Use empathy to better grasp others’ perspectives and forge deeper relationships.
  • Understand how EI contributes to a positive work environment.
  • Professionals aiming to improve emotional intelligence.
  • Team leaders, managers, and executives seeking better interpersonal skills.
  • Individuals looking to enhance relationships and navigate social dynamics more effectively.

E: Enhance Your Critical Thinking

How to analyze information and construct compelling arguments?

In an era of unprecedented data influx, critical thinking emerges as a fundamental skill for analyzing information, forming judgments, and constructing persuasive arguments to guide decision-making.

Our increasingly complex world continually presents new challenges that make past approaches inadequate. To stay ahead, it is essential to recognize and mitigate cognitive biases and logical fallacies, ensuring a balanced interpretation of data and the ability to articulate compelling viewpoints.

This session focuses on the practical application of critical thinking. Through interactive scenarios and role plays, participants will cultivate specific intellectual techniques and thought processes essential for navigating both personal and professional spheres effectively.

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Approach complex logical problems methodically.
  • Apply critical thinking strategies to analyze a specific data set or situation and build a strong argumentation.
  • Identify and avoid cognitive biases and logical fallacies.

Professionals across all industries who are involved in decision-making processes, problem-solving initiatives, or strategic planning. This includes managers, team leaders, project managers, analysts, and anyone looking to strengthen their critical thinking abilities.

C: Communicate with
Impact

How to craft and deliver your message effectively?

Effective communication is not just a skill, but a cornerstone of success in both professional and personal realms. Whether you are articulating technical concepts to colleagues, delivering a presentations to clients, or influencing stakeholders’ decision, mastering impactful communication is indispensable.

This workshop equips participants with skills and techniques to communicate with clarity, confidence, and persuasion. Through interactive activities and practical exercises, participants will learn, among others, how to overcome fear of public speaking and communicate in high pressure situations. They will also have the opportunity to present in front of their peers.

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to :

  • Structure their communication for greater impact, e.g. through story telling
  • Apply key public speaking techniques to presentation delivery
  • Establish an authentic connection with the audience to sustain their interest
  • Professionals seeking to improve their communication effectiveness.
  • Team leaders, managers, and executives presenting to diverse audiences.
  • Anyone aiming to enhance their ability to influence and persuade others.

I: Innovate to Create
Value

How to use Design Thinking for creative and unconventional solutions?

Creativity and innovation are inextricably linked. Innovation enables us to operationalize and commercialize novel or “creative” ideas, transforming them into new products, processes, and business models that generate value and lead to organizational or industry transformation.

This workshop provides participants with specific techniques to boost their creative abilities and introduces Design Thinking as a leading strategy for innovation in an organizational setting.

Through a series of exercises, you will learn how to harness your creative energies to formulate innovative solutions to specific business challenges, both large and small.

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to :

  • Apply Design Thinking methodology to a range of challenges.
  • Effectively prototype and iterate on ideas.
  • Foster a culture of creativity and collaboration within their team or organization.
  • Professionals interested in promoting innovation within their organizations.
  • Team leaders, managers, and project leads looking to enhance their problem-solving skills.
  • Individuals seeking to adopt a user-centric approach to product and service development.

D: Deal with Difficult Behaviors

How to leverage Non-Violent Communication in challenging interactions??

Difficult behaviors are prevalent in most professional contexts, ranging from passive negativity and rudeness to impatience, sarcasm, and even outright aggression. These behaviors not only affect individuals but also disrupt organizational harmony, resulting in decreased productivity and performance.

Participants in this workshop will learn to identify and anticipate these behaviors, adapt their communication styles effectively, and utilize Non-Violent Communication (NVC) techniques.

The main goal is not just to manage challenging interactions, but to regain control, promote constructive solutions, and foster mutual respect among all parties involved.

At the end of this workshop, the participants will be able to:

  • Identify types of difficult behaviors and appropriate strategies to respond to them.
  • Address the behavior through appropriate communication strategies.
  • Apply Rosenberg’s Nonviolent Communication methods.
  • Anticipate and influence difficult behaviors.
  • Managers and leaders seeking to improve their conflict resolution skills.
  • HR professionals responsible for fostering a positive workplace culture.
  • Anyone interested in enhancing their communication skills and managing difficult behaviors constructively.

E: Elevate Your Daily Productivity

How to manage time and energy for sustained high performance?

Effective management of time and energy is essential for maximizing productivity and achieving personal and professional goals in today’s fast-paced world. Successfully juggling multiple demands necessitates a strategic approach to both resources.

During this workshop, participants will learn a variety of time management strategies, such as prioritization, goal setting, time blocking, and many others. They will also learn to create a flexible yet structured schedule that can adapt to unexpected changes.

Additionally, the workshop explores how physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual energies contribute to achieving goals. Practical guidance will be provided on optimizing time usage for peak productivity and overcoming typical challenges in time management.

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Implement diverse time management strategies for enhanced productivity.
  • Develop a balanced and adaptable schedule.
  • Optimize energy levels for sustained peak performance.
  • Overcome common barriers to effective management of time and energy.
  • Professionals seeking to enhance their productivity and time management skills.
  • Team leaders, managers, and executives are aiming to improve team efficiency and performance.
  • Individuals interested in achieving a better work-life balance and maximizing personal effectiveness.

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