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Briefings Audio Conference Series CD

Leading 20-Minute Meetings that Matter

We've all been in meetings that last longer than necessary. Do you find these meetings have few measurable outcomes or results? Become a valuable team participant and learn how to hold productive, efficient, and less frequent meetings.

During this 90-minute audio conference we'll show you how to have more productive, shorter meetings. Learn about the theories of The Six Thinking Hats, created by Dr. Edward de Bono and learn how you can bring structure and discipline to group meetings, allowing individuals and teams to accomplish more in less time.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe how to hold more productive, effective, and less frequent meetings.
  • Explain the "Thinking Process"
  • Recognize existing and missing information
  • Search for additional alternatives or possibilities
  • Express focused thinking within a flexible process
  • Identify case studies of organizations who are getting results.

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Continuing Education

This Program has been approved for 1.5 CM Continuing Education Credits. Please visit www.icpm.biz for more information.

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Presenter Information

Barbara Stennes
Lifetime Certified Master Trainer
deBono's Thinking Systems

Since 1980 Barbara Stennes, CSP (Certified Speaking Professional) has conducted training sessions or facilitated meetings with 70,000 people throughout North America, South America, and Europe . Barbara is known for down-to-earth, practical solutions to business issues (team building, customer service, creativity, and innovation).

Barbara was personally trained and certified by Dr. Edward de Bono to facilitate seminars on creativity, innovation, and thinking skills. Further, she is one of 10 people in the U.S. to be designated by Dr. Edward de Bono as a "Certified de Bono Facilitator," leading meetings to help solve real-world issues for organizations.

Although there are over 1,000 certified trainers worldwide, Barbara is 1 of only 3 people in the world to be Lifetime Certified in all three Edward de Bono courses:

  • 1992 Six Thinking Hats - 6 tools for focused thinking and problem-solving
  • 1994 Lateral Thinking - 7 tools for creating innovative new ideas
  • 1996 DATT - 10 tools for analytical thinking

In 1996 Ms. Stennes earned the CSP (Certified Speaking Professional), the highest earned designation awarded by NSA. The CSP recognizes a demonstrated commitment to the speaking profession through proven speaking experience, ongoing education, and ethical behavior. Only 325 people worldwide have passed the rigorous criteria to attain the CSP, which is held by 8% of the 3,500 NSA members.

Barbara is a former board member and past president of the ASTD Iowa Chapter, and three times she received the Outstanding Member of the Year award.

Prior to founding Resources Unlimited, she held positions in sales, banking, health care, manufacturing, and education. She owned and operated a franchise with 75 employees., and is a graduate of the College of Business at The University of Iowa.

Membership in Professional Organizations:

  • American Creativity Association (member and presenter at national conference)
  • Instructional Systems Association
  • ASTD, Iowa Chapter (Past-president and Board Member for 5 years; frequent presenter)
  • International Association of Facilitators
  • National Speakers Association (IA Board Member; CSP, Certified Speaking Professional)
  • Society for Human Resource Management (member and frequent presenter)

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CD Only - $199*

*All CD orders will be assessed a $20 Shipping & Handling Fee for CD and Conference Materials.

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