Mental Models The Key To Making Reality-Based Decisions

Introduction

Each one of us has a perception of reality about how the world works—a mental model. Like an internal hard drive, they provide understanding, guide thinking, and direct decision making. Built from everyday experiences, outside influences, and rewards such as money and success, mental models can be both beneficial and detrimental to success. Just as technology shifts and advances, so does the need for individuals, teams, and organizations to update, flex, and reconstruct mental models to improve performance.

An excellent starting point is to create awareness. This workshop shows participants how to examine their mental models, separate fact from opinion, clarify assumptions, and reveal hidden beliefs. Using interactive exercises and activities, this learning experience illustrates the need to tune into one’s surroundings, look for opportunities, and approach work with an open mind.

Objective

Upon completion of this programme, the participants will be able to :

• Understand what mental models are and how they influence the workplace
• Identify their personal mental model
• Recognise the mental model assumptions
• Reveal hidden mental model biases
• Learn how to avoid typical mental mistakes
• Develop the ability to adjust mental models for better performance

Who Should Attend

This program is suitable for anyone wanting to have a better understanding of how they mentally perceive the world and how they can recalibrate their mental templates for best outcomes.

Level: Beginners / intermediate / advanced (contents designed to suit level of participants)

Methodology

This stimulating program will maximizes the understanding and learning through lecture, discussion, case studies and practical activities.

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