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Critical Thinking Skills for Managers

Date: 30 Aug 2019 – Confirmed run!
Time: 9am-5pm
Venue: Furama RiverFront, Singapore (or equivalent)
Refreshments: 2 Coffee Breaks & 1 Lunch provided
Fees: S$500 (Nett)
Early Bird Discount: 5% Discount if company registers before/on 30 Jul 2019
Group Discount A: 10% Discount if company sends 3-4 participants to the same class
Group Discount B: 15% Discount if company sends 5 or more participants to the same class

 

Introduction

How do we get individuals to be thinking managers, supervisors & team leaders at work? What can we do to be better in our thinking process to solve work issues and problems? How can we inculcate a critical thinking team culture? Find out the answers to these questions & more in this 1-day workshop titled: “Critical Thinking Skills for Managers”.
 
In this workshop, Ken Wong – 4G Leadership Coach & Certified Emergenetics® Associate cum Facilitator would present the learners with a better knowledge of critical thinking – the need, benefits & drawbacks – and how one can become a critical thinker at the workplace.
 
Using case studies and role plays, he would also share on how one can apply critical thinking to the manager’s work and inculcate a critical thinking team culture.

 

Key benefits

  • Better understanding & application of critical thinking skills
  • Learn how to be a critical thinker
  • Apply critical thinking @ work individually & in teams

 

Program Outline

Thinking Harder for Greater Productivity

  • Thinking + Questioning VS Blind faith + Following
  • Discussion: Overcoming the 5 common thinking errors
  • Brain gym activities: Re-energizing & stimulating better thinking & alertness

Critical Thinking Skills

  • Understanding critical thinking – the need, benefits & drawbacks
  • Creative thinking, analytical thinking & critical thinking
  • Interview: The critical thinker – mindset, characteristics & skills
  • Understanding Paul-Elder Critical Thinking Model & its application

Applying Critical Thinking @ Work

  • Using critical thinking tools @ work
  • Case studies: How to apply critical thinking to the manager’s work?
  • Role play: How to inculcate a critical thinking team culture?


 

Who should attend?

  • Managers
  • Team Leaders
  • Supervisors
  • Division I Officers & above who want to equip themselves with critical thinking skills.

 

About the trainer: Ken Wong

Visit Ken’s blog to read his blog posts on:

 

What others say

“The program adds another dimension on critical thinking process. Ken is knowledgeable and delivers the materials well.” – Mr Veeramani Tanapal, SO (Ports), Ministry of Home Affairs


Administration

  • Confirmation will be emailed to the Training Officer 5 working days before commencement of the course.
  • Cancellations & Postponements are not allowed upon registration. Substitutes are welcomed but must inform us via email at least 1 day before the workshop.
  • No-shows will be billed.
  • All registrations will be taken as confirmed and will be billed accordingly.
  • ProActive Training & Education reserves the right to substitute the trainer, change the venue, postpone or cancel the workshop.

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Testimonials

  • “I have a better understanding of my profile so as to work and connect with all levels of staff. Ken is knowledgeable and full of drive. He is able to share great examples and stories with the class. Cool! I would definitely recommend this program to my colleagues and peers.”

    SUPT Alan Wong – Ang Mo Kio Police Division, Singapore Police Force
  • “I have a better understanding of the 4G characteristics and familiarisation with Emergenetics which can be put into use when managing my staff. Ken is knowledgeable in the topics covered. Presentation is clear and easy to understand.”

    Mr Siau Kim Boon – Manager, Straits Construction Singapore Pte Ltd
  • “I have a better understanding of the characteristics of different generations. I would definitely recommend this program to my colleagues and peers.”

    Ms Joycelyn Sum – Assistant Manager, Health Science Authority
  • Ken is an excellent trainer. He’s able to quote examples for better understanding.

    Mr Wilson Tan – Customer Support Group Manager S.E.A., DEK Asia Pacific Pte Ltd
  • “I have a better understanding of the different generations. Ken is an experienced trainer. He is able to draw and explain with various examples”

    Mr Chan Kok Hua – Chief Personal Supervisor, Singapore Prison Service
  • I’m able to recognise that every customer is different and requires different approach. Ken is a very knowledgeable, down to earth and pragmatic speaker/facilitator.

    Mr Noor Aldi Alip – Central Narcotics Bureau
  • He has good knowledge in handling situations.

    Ms June Ng – Assistant Manager (Sales & Operations), Enzer Electronics Pte Ltd
  • “I have learnt a lot on balancing different leadership styles. Ken is professional, friendly and expert in his field. I would definitely recommend this program to my colleagues and peers”

    Mr Sum Teck Meng – OO Expert Group, Singapore Police Force
  • “…Participants from SPC found the Emergenetics Profiling survey tool useful to gain self-awareness. They also gave compliments to Ken for being an experienced trainer who was able to provide relevant examples and was engaging and approachable in the various learning stages…”

    Mr Chan Jin Kiat – Head, Human Resources, Singapore Petroleum Company Limited
  • “I now understand the different generations to manage them better as a team. Ken is flexible and willing to share additional information to meet the expectations of the learners.”

    Ms Mariam Binte Isahak – Housing Unit Officer, Singapore Prison Service
  • Personal interaction is excellent with the small group size. Ken has good interpersonal skill and he’s flexible.

    Mr Phua Suan Lian – Housing Unit Officer, Singapore Prison Service
  • “I have gained a deeper understanding on team management and gotten some tips on how to handle multigeneration teams.”

    Ms Zuraidah Binte Mahat – Asst Director, Foreign Manpower Management Division, Ministry of Manpower Singapore
  • I am more aware of ways to manage the 4G. Ken is interactive and passionate about the topic.

    Ms Amanda Ang – OC Logistics, Singapore Prison Service
  • “The course is a good reminder of the importance of communication and motivating the group of Gen Y staff under my supervision. Ken has given very relevant examples/situations in explaining his point.”

    Mr Edward Yue – Assistant Head, Sea Export, Singapore Customs
  • 我在这个课程里学到如何好好地管人管事,从多方面多角度看待问题。黄兆贤先生的授课方式生动,有趣,容易理解。

    Mdm Wu Yin Mei – Supervisor, Broadway Food Centre (Holdings) Pte Ltd
  • “I have a clearer understanding of profile of Gen X and Y and the alignment of communication techniques.”

    Ms Amy Lee – National Sales Manager, Servier (S) Pte Ltd
  • “The sharing of experiences and role playing are beneficial, especially for supervisors like myself.”

    Mr Louis Lim – Assistant Director, Ministry of Transport HQ
  • 学到处理主管和员工之间的相处之道。 讲师,黄兆贤先生的授课方式很生动和有趣。

    Ms Lim Lau Cheng – Logistics Supervisor, Ryder-Ascent Logistics Pte Ltd
  • Ken has vast experience in handling various delicate situations & his inputs have been forthcoming.

    Mr. A. Hamid – Senior Mgr, City Gas Pte Ltd
  • “I learn more about Gen X, Y & Z and about myself and my style. Ken is very knowledgeable and able to give good examples and cases to elaborate concepts.”

    Mr Chan Yew Fai – Deputy PE Mfg Manager, The Polyolefin Company Singapore Pte Ltd
  • The trainer Ken has shared good experiences, short case studies, in depth knowledge in the customer service area.

    Ms Mynn Kang – Senior Customer Care Executive, ZONE Telecom Pte Ltd
  • “I have learnt about the techniques of innovation and producing creativity from the program. Ken is engaging and he imparts key knowledge that is applicable in real work environment.”

    Mr Said Bin Amir Alkatiri – Designate Position, Singapore Police Force
  • The workshop is interesting & interactive.

    Ms Irene Koh – Customer Service Supervisor, Sonoco Singapore Pte Ltd