MAKING THE CIRCLE STRONGER

APEGGA ANNUAL CONFERENCE
APRIL 22 - 24, 2004
EDMONTON, ALBERTA

APRIL 22 and 23: Professional Development Program
APRIL 23: Summit Awards Gala
APRIL 24: Annual General Meeting and Luncheon

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Deadline: March 24

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Deadline: April 9

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Summit Awards Gala
APEGGA Art Show

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  Time
STREAM 1: ENHANCING THINKING AND CREATIVITY   8:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Nancy Peterson
Thursday, April 22
8:30 – 11:45 a.m.
Discover the Potential of Your Radiant Mind through Mind-Mapping

Nancy Peterson

Mind Mapping®, developed by Tony Buzan, is an enhanced method of note taking and note making that uses colour, key words, and images to summarize, sort, and retain information. It is especially useful in organizing thinking for maximum concentration, productivity, creativity and recall. Once you learn the basics, you can use Mind Mapping to think, plan and manage projects, document processes and meetings, summarize articles, books and reports and prepare presentations.

Session Objectives:

  • Learn how to mind map
  • Identify areas specific to your job where a Mind Map can be more beneficial than linear notes
  • Gain tips and techniques to apply mind mapping in three situations - problem solving, planning, summarizing
  • View Mind Mapping software
 
 
Time
STREAM 1: ENHANCING THINKING AND CREATIVITY 1:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Nancy Peterson

Thursday, April 22
1:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Explore the Creative Thinker Toolbox e.g. Lateral Thinking

Nancy Peterson

Constant change demands that we become more flexible and adaptable in our approach to generating ideas, creating opportunities and solving problems. In fact, the Conference Board of Canada lists creativity as one of the critical skills required of Canada’s workforce. This workshop will introduce you to tips, tools and techniques to “think outside the box.”

Session Objectives:

  • Redefine problem statements
  • Learn and practice three tools for generating ideas
  • Assess your creative thinking attributes
 
 
Time
STREAM 1: ENHANCING THINKING AND CREATIVITY 8:30 – 11:45 a.m.

Nancy Peterson

Friday, April 23
Whole Brain Thinking: Understand How Your Thinking Preferences Impact Your Decision Making

Nancy Peterson

Thinking preferences influence the way we learn, communicate, solve problems make decisions, and interact with others. Do you know your dominant thinking patterns? What conflicts occur when different styles of thinking clash? Consider how the characteristics of four primary thinking styles impact your success - individually and as a member of a team. This is the instrument that Queen’s University uses in the Executive Leadership Development Program.

Session Objectives:

  • Learn the four primary thinking styles of the Whole Brain Model™
  • Gain insight to the conditions required for effective communicating and decision making
  • Discuss ways to manage and value diverse thinking in groups and teams
 
 
Time
STREAM 1: ENHANCING THINKING AND CREATIVITY 1:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Nancy Peterson

1:15 – 4:30 p.m.
Make Meetings More Productive with Six Thinking Hats

Nancy Peterson

Based on the system developed by Dr. Edward de Bono, this method separates types of thinking – emotions from facts, positive from negative, critical from creative. People learn to wear each “hat” strategically in a process for exploring issues, solving problems and finding opportunities. DuPont employed this thinking throughout their organization and reduced time spent in meetings by 25%.

Session Objectives:

  • Compare a regular discussion to a discussion using the Six Hats framework
  • Learn how to use the Hats on both an occasional and systematic basis
  • Apply Six Thinking Hats to prepare for, lead/participate in, and schedule meetings

 
 

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