Video Conference

Lean Mental Models and Problem Solving: Turning Organizational Deficiency to Efficiency

Oct 30, 2018
Video Conference (designated rooms at DOT sites)

The above opportunity and more can be accessed by visiting the TLN Learning Management System (LMS).

Description

Looking for simple solutions to effective and efficient decision making? Looking to replace the reactive process with proactive thinking? This seminar will explore how to recognize the value of data collection and analysis when it comes to decision making and how to use tools such as brainstorming and mind mapping to come up with the best possible solutions. Participants will take away important benefits such as, focusing your actions on customer requirements, differentiating between productive work and busy work, and deliver better results faster with fewer resources.

Speaker(s)

Kostas Voutsas has been teaching Management and Human Resource courses for over 20 years. He is a tenured Professor of Business at Dickinson State University (DSU) in the Bismarck location. He is also an author, a corporate trainer, and motivational speaker.

Kostas received the distinguished teacher of the year award, the highest faculty award, the outstanding teacher of the year award, as well as the TRIO outstanding faculty award from DSU. He also received two outstanding presenter awards from Eastern Michigan University and the Clute Institute of Academic Research. Kostas delivers humorous dynamic presentations at national and state conferences and publishes his research in scholarly journals. He also serves as a consultant conducting individualized training/professional development seminars. Kostas has been conducting webinars for over 12 years. His book Secrets to Making Diversity Work also discusses gender, cultural, and generational differences.

Kostas has a Master of Science degree in Human Resource Management and Organizational Development and a Master of Business Administration degree.

Target Audience

All staff.