MAKE TIME TO DEVELOP YOUR SKILLS
Date: October 15, 2015
Time: Noon−1 p.m. (CST)
Register: Online Registration
"If I had 60 minutes to solve a problem, I’d spend 55 minutes defining it, and 5 minutes solving it." Albert Einstein
A well-stated problem is a half-solved problem. One of the biggest challenges of solving problems is being clear about what you are trying to accomplish. You need to be able to define the issue in such a way that easily understood by others. To do this, you have to think critically—slowing down your thinking and challenging your assumptions by asking hard questions.
Learning objectives
- Identify types of questions and when to use each type.
- Wording questions to effectively engage others in problem identification.
- Identifying and clarifying the problem.
Nan Gesche, MA, is a consultant and trainer who guides organizations and individuals through transition while focusing on their strategic goals. Her independent consulting projects include working with diverse organizations on projects such as strategic planning, strategic learning, and transition management, as well as working with individuals on career coaching. Nan is currently an adjunct instructor at the University of Minnesota, teaching small group communications. She graduated with a BA in economics from the University of North Dakota, and received her master's in organizational communications and a professional certificate in Training & Development from the University of Minnesota. She also is qualified to administer and train in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, the Creatrix−an innovation assessment, and the CAS Change System.
Online Registration: http://request.cce.umn.edu/Default.aspx?web_display_code=problem
