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Critical Thinking 101- A 90 Minute Interactive Crash Course

More info: https://luma.com/5fdjgapk

​What you’ll learn

This course helps you develop a practical, everyday way of thinking more clearly and deliberately.

You’ll learn how to:

​Recognize when your brain is rushing to a quick answer

​Slow down your thinking without getting stuck

​Separate facts, assumptions, and interpretations

​Question your own ideas without losing confidence

​Look at problems from multiple perspectives

​Make decisions with more clarity and less bias

​The core idea

At the heart of this course is one simple concept:

Better thinking happens in the gap between question and answer

​Most people close that gap instantly.

​In this course, you’ll learn how to expand it and use it

Critical Thinking 101- A 90 Minute Interactive Crash Course · Zoom · Luma Slow down your thinking. Make better decisions. The problem We don’t struggle with thinking. We struggle with thinking too fast. In meetings, in decisions, in…

Design Thinking 101 - A 90 Minute Interactive Crash Course -

​• Empathize ​• Define and reframe • Ideate • Prototype & Test quickly

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Design Thinking 101 - A 90 Minute Interactive Crash Course · Zoom · Luma Are you ready to tackle your project or challenge with fresh insight and bold, innovative ideas? In this 90-minute, hands-on crash course, you’ll discover the…

Now vs. Not Now | The Neurobiology of Time Blindness

with Carla Traini

Time management is often treated as a skill to be learned, but for many, it is a sensory experience that differs at a neurological level.

In this episode of Brains at Work, we break down the concept of "Time Blindness" and the Now vs. Not Now binary that defines the ADHD and neurodivergent experience. If you’ve ever wondered why some professionals thrive under last-minute pressure while struggling with long-term project milestones, this conversation is for you.

Inside the Episode:

The Binary Horizon: Why the neurodivergent brain often categorizes tasks into only two buckets: Now (urgent/stimulating) and Not Now (invisible).

The Dopamine Connection: How the perception of deadlines is tied to brain chemistry, and why "starting early" isn't always a cognitive option without the right triggers.

Beyond the Calendar: Why traditional tools like Gantt charts or standard reminders often fail, and what actually works for temporal organization.

Leading Through the Fog: How managers can provide "external scaffolding" to help teams navigate long-term projects without micro-managing.

Strategic Insight:

We move away from the "laziness" myth to look at Temporal Horizons. Understanding how a brain perceives the future allows us to build workflows that provide the necessary friction or flow at exactly the right moment.

Listen on

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/radio-future-skills-academy/id1517638543?l=en-GB&i=1000754907827

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4hStwUDkEWuEvDpjLi4Y5s?si=eae9fbe733d44643

Brains@Work - Now vs. Not Now | The Neurobiology of Time Blindness Radio Future Skills Academy · Episode

Brains@Work Podcast by Carla Traini

Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up | The Mechanics of Decision Making

How does your brain build a map of the world before you make a choice?

In this episode of Brains at Work, we dive into the fundamental cognitive divide in the workplace: the difference between Top-Down and Bottom-Up information processing. While these terms are often used in management, they have a profound neurological basis that dictates how neurotypical and neurodivergent professionals navigate data, projects, and strategy.

Inside the Episode:

The "Big Picture" vs. The "Foundational Detail": Understanding why some brains start with a mental framework (Top-Down) while others build reality from a granular collection of facts (Bottom-Up).

Neurodivergent Strengths: Why Bottom-Up thinkers are often the first to spot systemic risks and innovative patterns that Top-Down thinkers might miss.

The Collision in the Boardroom: How different processing styles lead to friction in decision-making—and how to translate between them.

Strategic Integration: How leaders can leverage both styles to create more robust, evidence-based business outcomes.

Key Takeaway:

Effective leadership isn't about choosing one method over the other; it’s about recognizing that a neurodiverse team provides a 360-degree view of any challenge. When we bridge the gap between "the forest" and "the trees," we make better decisions.

Apple

https://podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/radio-future-skills-academy/id1517638543?l=en-GB&i=1000753989698

Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0pGtipwTZxpP7supFjFBZR?si=46bc5b7e92a045f1

Brains@Work - Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up | The Mechanics of Decision Making Radio Future Skills Academy · Episode

We just added Entrepreneurship 101: Building the Future of Work—Your Way

​Being “entrepreneurial” today is about mindset, resilience, and the ability to create value in new and unexpected ways. Entrepreneurship 101 brings that philosophy front and center, guiding you through the core skills and future-focused mindsets needed to launch—or reinvent—an organization that’s truly adaptable, purposeful, and people-centric.

What Makes It Different?

• Entrepreneurship as a Skill & Mindset

Break free from the old-school, top-down model. Discover how to shape a flat, networked ecosystem with engaged collaborators and a strong sense of shared purpose.

• Focus on Real Challenges

You’ll arrive with an entrepreneurial challenge—whether it’s a side project, a team within a larger organization, or an early-stage venture idea. This training is coaching-driven, so your specific hurdles become the heart of the session.

• Pre-Work for Deeper Impact

Before the live 90-minute session, you’ll receive brief assessments and a challenge-framing template to clarify your goals and refine your focus. By the time you join, you’ll be ready to tackle problems head-on.

• Future Skills at the Core

From creative problem-solving and systemic thinking to collaborative leadership and emotional intelligence, we weave in the “power skills” that modern organizations—and agile entrepreneurs—can’t do without.

Who It’s For

• Aspiring Founders & Freelancers wanting a new, network-oriented approach to entrepreneurship.

• Intrapreneurs within established companies looking to spark innovation and drive change from within.

• Changemakers & Project Leaders keen on harnessing a more fluid, purpose-driven model of organizational design.

What You’ll Learn

1. Entrepreneurial Mindset & Resilience

• Understand the ups and downs every entrepreneur faces and how to navigate uncertainty with grit.

2. Organizing for the Future

• Move beyond traditional hierarchies to build ecosystems and flat organizations that foster innovation and independence.

3. Strategic Customer Engagement

• Grasp how to cultivate genuine customer relationships, leveraging value creation and trust-based collaboration.

4. Time & Energy Management

• Get practical tips for juggling competing priorities, from daily tasks to long-term vision-building.

Why Join?

• Immediate Relevance: Every exercise and conversation points back to your challenge, making this more than just theory.

• Shared Expertise: Learn from serial entrepreneurs and peer practitioners who’ve tested different business models and lived to tell the tale.

• Tailor to Your Style: Whether you want a small solo venture or an internal innovation team, the fundamental entrepreneurial principles remain the same—adapted to fit your vision for the organization of the future.

Jumpstart your journey with Entrepreneurship 101—and let’s co-create the future of work, one purpose-driven organization at a time.

https://lu.ma/m1bywe06

Entrepreneurship 101: Building the Future of Work—Your Way · Zoom · Luma Being “entrepreneurial” today is about mindset, resilience, and the ability to create value in new and unexpected ways. Entrepreneurship 101 brings that…