The three programs listed below are available at any of the marvelous retreat centers listed in this directory. The thinking coach is also available to address larger corporate programs at most Hawaii resort hotels.

I. Program:    Strategic Thinking 

Overview & content 

 This is a transformational program that provides the essential skills for thinking strategically, skills that any executive would need. It is to do with the difference between reaction and response, where reaction is an automatic action, based in emotions and old paradigms and response is at the point, rational and calculated, based in the now with eyes looking into the future.  

Included in the seminar is training of fundamental thinking skills, which are essential to being able to think strategically. The course challenges old paradigms of thinking and introduces new ways and considerations of how to tackle every day issues with fresh new ways of thinking.

The program includes variety of hands-on experiential exercises that help the participants internalize the knowledge and get first hand experience of how to implement the new knowledge in their daily activities thus helping them to increase their efficiency.   

Important note: Strategic thinking is different to strategic planning in that it provides the basis for strategic planning. It does not just deal with goals as a primary issue. It firstly concerns the ability to handle issues impersonally and objectively while separating facts from fiction. In addition it focuses on assessment and evaluation thinking techniques and finally it deals with the art of decision-making, which is an art!  

Course objective 

To provide the participants with practical thinking tools that would help them think out of the box, think rationally under stress & utilize the personal and collective thinking capabilities with greater efficiency & better order. This will result in reducing the propensity for judgment errors, especially thinking, evaluating and decision-making under pressure and will increase the capacity to handle increased workloads and associated stress 

Throughout this program there are interspersed team-building techniques, which are essential to strategic thinking. The program is highly interactive and there is an emphasis on take away tools that can be applied by the participants. Participants can expect an intense hands on session that will be self- reflective, enjoyable and challenging. This program is suitable for middle and top management. 

Course outline              

·        In depth meaning of Strategic Thinking

·        The difference between reaction and response

·        Thinking out of the box- a prerequisite to strategizing

·        How to optimize your organizational talent and resources through creative thinking.

·        How to cope with intense labor demands through team building strategies

·        The F.E.D. system- how to form a strategy

·        First step-how to separate facts from fiction- “white space” strategy: 1. Identification of stake-holders

                    2. Phrasing the problem correctly

                    3. Thinking methodically and systematically

·        Second step- how to evaluate situations correctly- the 5 can-opener questions, the M.O.C model, and the eco-system strategy. 1.Selecting a wide scope of options

                    2.Expanding boundaries of consideration

·        Final step- how to have an accurate process of decision-making- the LID model, the Template methodology

·        How to brain-storm a problem-the “six color hats” model

         Strategic tools for short-term/long-term planning

II. Program: Mental Toughness & Emotional Resilience 

Overview: this program provides the participants with vital developmental ingredients that enhance their mental and emotional capabilities in handling pressures and problems in an effective and productive ways.

The seminar is rich with experiential practical exercises that expose the participants to crucial understanding of this vast territory and how it applies directly to their job performance. There is a highly reflective value that gives the participants a feel for their strength and weaknesses and what they need to do to improve.

The material in this program is the product of years of experience in military command, professional sports and corporate leadership.  

Outline:  ·        Mental and emotional capital in the organization

·        Get to know your weaknesses and strength as a prerequisite to improvement

·        The magnet model- harnessing mental and emotional resources

·        Understanding the 2 natural response mechanisms and how to bring them into balance

·        Self-discipline as key ingredient in mental toughness

·        How to be in control of your thinking & emotional processes and avoid depletion.

·        How to improve functioning performance by separating between facts and fiction.

·        How to create mental and emotional fortress.

·        How to narrow the gap between intentions and actions.

·        How to create a result-oriented mind.

·        Confronting self-doubts and overcoming personal objections.

·        Self motivation- mastering the “I can” paradigm.

·        How to communicate with authority and conviction.

·        How to foster will power- will and won’t have areas.

·        How to handle mental incongruities and emotional roller coasters.

·        How to improve a spring back capability

·        How to use questions effectively to get your point across (on-set/off-set)

·        Finding a needle of “yes” in a haystack of “no”- handling resistance

·        How to create a mind set that handles problems and finds solutions.

·        How to develop mind flexibility through mind enlivenment, ordering and projection. 

Objectives- The program is designed to be a confidence builder & helps to overcome mental and emotional obstacles through series of work shop challenging exercises.

Special feature: participants will identify their mental and emotional weaknesses and strength through hands-on reflective exercises while learning effective ways to utilize these valuable energies in ways that optimize their natural skills and talents.

In addition they will acquire practical skills with long & short-term strategies to build mental and emotional strength. 

III. Program: “The 10 actors” 

Long term strategy of stress- relief and improved efficiency 

Overview & objective 

This is a unique, cutting edge program that tackles the problem of stress at depth and provides an innovative and creative solution that does not wear out with time!.

The questions that this seminar addresses are core questions that affect the lives of executives in the 21^st century: As performers that perform daily in their “theatre stage” of business, how well are we able to cope with ever increasing demands and pressures? How can we better access our skills and talents and operate on significantly higher efficiency levels? How to maximize our versatility and multi-functionality to deal with multi-tasking? 

The “10 actors” technique answers these questions while providing a creative solution and personal strategy which is specifically designed to help the multi-tasked executive handle stress internally by creating different roles to handle multiple requirements.

In essence we are talking about the activation of 10 actors within us, each performing a function that they are designed for, instead of only one of us having to handle multi and increasing demands.

This transformational seminar is intended for high-end, multi-tasked executive who have strong desire to improve and develop their efficiency and productivity.

The direct effects of this seminar are increased versatility, self motivation, enhanced energy levels and discovery of new capabilities.

The long term effects are coping ability with stress, increased efficiency and productivity.

Best results are achieved in a 3 day seminar and continued periodic maintenance sessions designed to help cement these profound changes.

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