Training: Decision-making + Development

- TWO TYPES OF IMPACTFUL TRAINING -

Each brings a mix of rigorous research, wry humor, first-hand stories, and sharp analysis from a rarely-seen perspective.

ON DECISION-MAKING - 2 PRESENTATIONS

No one has unlimited time, resources, or energy - so how do we avoid the pitfalls that can trap us when making choices under constraints?

- Pitfalls of Power shows how to prevent success from undermining the very things that made us successful

- Maximizing Merit prepares audiences to think effectively about how default settings will lead anyone astray

DEVELOP KEY TRAITS - 5 UNIQUE PRESENTATIONS

Professional development can feel like a dull choice between slogans (“unlock your potential”) and to-do lists (make your bed).

These presentations find a compelling balance between the practical and the aspirational by identifying five key traits and sharing how the military uniquely develops each one:

  • The ability to be honest with ourselves in all respects—to derive confidence from our strengths and perspective from our flaws.

    See the world and be seen by it accurately, and understand that the best way to avoid fooling ourselves is cultivating sources of genuine feedback.

  • The ability to act—to understand the value of imperfect action and keep moving forward when pessimism or inertia dull the motivation of those around you and create incentives to tolerate the status quo indefinitely.

  • The ability to think practically—to understand that effort must be tempered with perspective.  Block out drama and distraction, and prioritize results while keeping enough process to guard against recklessness.

  • The ability to change—to welcome it instead of being pulled along grudgingly.  Make small adjustments when the need is not obvious to others, and follow through on larger changes that take us further into the unknown.

  • The willingness to set boundaries and to enforce standards.  Create an environment that others recognize and respect.  Avoid being swayed by personalities or temporary circumstances in favor of remaining true to what is lasting and consequential.