We work with executive leaders to help navigate through some of the most complex challenges their organisations are facing. W ... e do this by uplifting and enabling team-based critical thinking. Organisations operating during times of ‘extreme change’, experience significantly more stress than during ‘business as-usual’. This is because there is increased pressure on the decision-making capability of the teams, as decisions often need to be made where there is: • Incomplete or conflicting Information • High levels of scrutiny • Compressed timeframes • Significant impacts They need the capacity to respond well to change is which heavily dependent on adaptive decision-making. Our 7 step process is currently used by leaders to help them through critical decision points. The seven-steps draw upon a combination of strategic and critical thinking skills from teams and provides thought diversity in problem solving. The steps allow teams to leverage their individual skills to enable team-based critical thinking. Effective team-based critical thinking is reliant on a strong culture of trust, a willingness to listen, the courage to contribute and a commitment to following the process. Key characteristics include: • Leadership – ability to participate and lead ideas or themes • Integrity – to behave in a way that builds trust and fosters collaboration • Authenticity – to be willing to accept and share personal bias or constraints • Self-awareness – to understand personal strengths and areas for improvement • Effective communications – willing to listen and speak succinctly and respectfully • Creativity – ability to bring fresh perspectives and new ideas • Commitment to excellence – including attention to detail • Commercial acumen – understand the key drivers for the business When individuals and teams can exhibit these characteristics and skills, there is a greater propensity for the team to ‘cut through’, reach consensus and drive positive outcomes. read more