1 Credit

Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts

This course introduces students to the concept of mental models and their importance in decision-making. Participants will explore key thinking frameworks, including systems thinking, decision trees, and scenario planning.

Learning Goals
  • Understand the concept of mental models and their role in decision-making
  • Learn to apply systems thinking to grasp interconnections and complexities
  • Master the use of decision trees and flowcharts to map out options and outcomes
  • Develop the ability to recognize and mitigate cognitive biases
  • Gain hands-on experience with scenario planning techniques for strategic preparedness
Overview
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Picture this: You're faced with a complex business problem, and the stakes are high. You need to make a decision, but the interconnected web of factors seems overwhelming. How do you break down the complexity, anticipate potential outcomes, and make a sound choice?

"Mental Models: General Thinking Concepts" is tailored for professionals who want to enhance their decision-making skills and strategic thinking. This course will equip you with a toolkit of powerful mental models that you can apply to navigate complex challenges and make better decisions.

Through interactive exercises and case studies, you'll learn to use systems thinking to understand interconnections, decision trees to map out choices and consequences, and scenario planning to prepare for multiple futures. You'll also learn to spot and overcome the cognitive biases that can cloud your judgment.

Don't let complexity paralyze your decision-making. Gain the mental tools you need to think clearly, decide wisely, and lead effectively!

What you'll get out of this course
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  • Enhanced Decision-Making: Equip yourself with powerful tools for navigating complexity
  • Systems Thinking: Learn to see the big picture and understand interconnections
  • Visual Clarity: Use decision trees and flowcharts to map out your options and choices
  • Bias-Proofing: Develop the ability to spot and overcome cognitive biases in your thinking
  • Future-Readiness: Master scenario planning techniques to anticipate and prepare for multiple futures
Learning goals
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  • Understand the concept of mental models and their role in decision-making
  • Learn to apply systems thinking to grasp interconnections and complexities
  • Master the use of decision trees and flowcharts to map out options and outcomes
  • Develop the ability to recognize and mitigate cognitive biases
  • Gain hands-on experience with scenario planning techniques for strategic preparedness