From Macro to Micro: Power of Holistic Thinking
Course Overview
This course aims to help the participants explore and understand their predominant thinking style focusing on two key approaches - Big Picture Thinking and Detail-Oriented Thinking. Ideal for associates who have recently started their professional career as it will help in gaining insights into their thinking preferences and how to harness it for better decision making.
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Learning Objectives
The program is based on unlocking the thinking potential and learning the art of effective decision making and collaboration. At the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the differences between Big Picture and Detailed Oriented Thinking
- Assess their own thinking styles and preferences
- Learn strategies to adapt their thinking style based on the situation
- Understand when to apply each thinking style
- Enhance the decision making abilities
Course Coverage
1. Introduction
(Duration: 10 minutes)
- What are thinking styles?
- Importance of self-awareness in thinking styles
2. Understanding Thinking Styles
(Duration: 20 minutes)
- Overview of Big Picture Thinking and Detailed Oriented Thinking
- Self-assessment to identify personal thinking style
- Identifying thinking style and debrief
3. What is Big Picture Thinking?
(Duration: 30 minutes)
- Characteristics and advantages
- Real-world examples of big picture thinkers.
4. What is Detailed Oriented Thinking?
(Duration: 30 minutes)
- Characteristics and advantages
- Real-world examples of detail oriented thinkers
5. Balancing Both Thinking Styles
(Duration: 30 minutes)
- Recognizing when to use each style in business scenarios
- Introduce decision-making models (SWOT)
- Analyze a complex decision through the lens of thinking styles
6. Collaboration at Work
(Duration: 10 minutes)
- Collaborating with team members having different thinking styles and approach
7. Self-Reflection and Conclusion
(Duration: 10 minutes)
- Sharing insights and takeaways
Exercises
1. What is my thinking style?
(Duration: 10 minutes)
2. Case Study analysis
(Duration: 30 minutes)
About the Faculty
