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Defining, Refining and Redefining Focus: An Introduction to Six Thinking Hats and Lateral Thinking
Consider the importance of defining a focus in the productivity of individuals and groups. Consider the benefits to innovation of refining or even redefining a focus. Consider the importance of staying on focus in conversations, meetings, and planning.
Being able to define and retain razor sharp focus is critical for both personal and organizational productivity and success. Regarded by many as the leading authority in the field of creative thinking, Dr. Edward deBono developed the Six Thinking Hats® technique to help people harness their thinking for extraordinary focus and success. The Six Thinking Hats has documented outstanding results with both individuals and organizations.
If you had tools to better utilize your mind, what would change in your life? If your entire work staff had tools to better utilize their individual thought patterns, what would the results be for your company?
Dr. Matthew Allison is a certified trainer in Dr. Edward deBono's Six Thinking Hats and Lateral Thinking methods, an entrepreneur, educator, and entertainer. With a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Kansas and over a decade’s experience in professional music education, arts administration, music industry management, training/consulting, and leadership development, Matthew has learned to focus versatile interests into diverse and rewarding and successful careers.
Join us on August 21 to find out how you can hone your focus with the Six Hats of Lateral Thinking® to achieve extraordinary results.
WN DIRECTORY PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Casey Buckman Photography will be at the luncheon offering a free sitting for a studio-quality professional head shot to use for the Women's Network directory and to purchase for personal use if desired. No appointment necessary!
Contact Brenna McDermott at (573) 817-9119 or bmcdermott@ColumbiaMOChamber.com for more information.
Thanks to our sponsors! Presenting Sponsor Columbia Area Career Center; Welcome Sponsor Professional Daym
Advanced registration is appreciated. Online registration is $15 for members and $18 for guests until Tuesday, August 19. Cost after the registration deadline and at the door will be $18 for members and $21 for guests.
Thursday Aug 21, 2014
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CDT
Starts: 1130am
Ends: 0100pm
PeachTree Catering & Banquet Center
120 E Nifong Blvd Ste D
Columbia, MO 652054003
Brenna McDermott
phone:5738741132
fax:5734433986
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300 S Providence Rd
PO Box 1016
Columbia, Mo 65205