Linking People, Learning and Performance

2008 Events

Our April Event:

The Six Thinking Hats

Presented by Rick Hicks

Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 7:45am-12:00pm
The Centennial Hotel - Franklin Pierce Room - Concord, NH
http://www.thecentennialhotel.com/

Experience and learn the unique team management tools of Edward de Bono's Six Thinking Hats. Also learn the practical applications of the tools for personal problem solving and decision making. The training is fast-paced and highly interactive. The Six Hats technique is powerfully simple; however as with any new technique or skill you need through explanation and practice.

• Use the Six Hats to enhance problem solving and decision making while making room for creativity
• Use Parallel Thinking as a team to generate more ideas and solutions
• Reduce conflict among team members or meeting participants
• Create dynamic, results oriented meetings that make people want to attend and participate
• Keep egos and "turf protection" in check

Fortune 500 companies that use Six Thinking Hats say that their teams are more productive and now invest 50% less time in meetings. In general, they refer to their teams as happier and healthier. It requires individuals to look at all sides of an issue.

Tentative Schedule:

• 7:45am-8:15am Registration
• 8:15am-8:45am Breakfast and informal networking
• 8:45am-11:45am Workshop
• 11:45am-12:00pm Announcements

Cost: $20 for ASTD-NH members, $35 for non-ASTD-NH members (Yes, a full breakfast is included!)

Registration: Register at www.astdnh.org, by fax (603) 742-6347, or e-mail at dssdr@c1mail.com

Questions: Direct your questions to programs@astdnh.org

About the Presenter: Rick Hicks loves working with people with the ultimate goal of making a difference. Rick has more than 20 years of experience in people development and human resources. Currently he manages operations for an international training firm, Randy Smith Training Solutions, with offices in Texas, Louisiana, Scotland, Colombia, and Egypt. RSTS is a division of Moody International.

During his career Rick has worked in the areas of workplace learning, human resources, leadership development, performance management, innovation, team development, organizational development, safety and strategic planning in multiple industries. Rick has been actively involved with ASTD (American Society of Training and Development) both at the National and Chapter level. He was on the ASTD Board of Directors for 2005-2006. He served on the NAC (National Advisors for Chapters) from 2002 - 2006, serving as Chair for 2005 - 2006. He is a Past President and Director of the Dallas Chapter ASTD and is a member of the Baton Rouge, Dallas and New Orleans Chapters of ASTD.

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