1889 Courses in Leeds

Critical Thinking and Creative Problem Solving: In-House Training Two critical skillsets for the future of work are critical thinking and creative problem solving. These modes of working and thinking intersect and overlap; both are necessary and both can be taught. Having the ability to exercise creativity while at the same time applying structure and discipline to the thinking process is a key competency in the twenty-first century workplace. This course explores the interplay between critical and creative thinking, and the necessity of each to effective problem solving and decision making. Participants will learn a variety of techniques to apply critical thinking to real-life scenarios. They will experiment with different problem-solving approaches and will learn about cognitive influences on our decisions and choices. The course delves into the business value of creativity and involves participants in actively integrating criticality, creativity, and problem solving. What you will Learn At the end of this program, you will be able to: Explain basic concepts of problem solving Infer types of cognitive biases that impact decision making Utilize types of root cause analysis Differentiate among obstacles to sound decision making Apply a variety of problem-solving approaches / processes to existing challenges Evaluate alternative solution methods using various techniques Analyze real world problem scenarios to determine the lateral thinking type needed to address them Foundation Concepts Definitions Thinking modes and cognitive bias Basic problem-solving framework Problem Definition and Solution Generation Root cause analysis Basic problem-solving obstacles Generating alternative solutions Evaluating Alternatives Critical thinking guidelines Obstacles to sound decision making Tools for evaluating alternatives Exploring Lateral Thinking Problem-solving challenge Workplace application

NPORS Forward Tipping Dumper (N204)

NPORS Road Roller (N214)

NPORS Rear Tipping Dumper (N205)

NPORS Forward Tipping Mini Dumper (N139)

NPORS Piling Rig Attendant (N022)

NPORS Telescopic Handler Suspended Loads (N138)

NPORS Harness and Fall Arrest (N723)

This professional one-day course is designed to teach you how to give a luxury holistic facial treatment and massage. You will gain confidence to work professionally with different skin types and develop an awareness of how facials work to improve physical as well as emotional well-being, relieve stress and tension. Underpinning this qualification, you will develop a knowledge of health and safety practices in a salon environment and how to promote client care and communications in beauty related industries.​ Our one-day professional diploma course for will prepare you to understand these processes and to safely treat your pregnant clients with nurturing and healing massage through all stages of their pregnancy, and to ease the common discomforts associated with pregnancy. Indian head massage is one our most popular courses at a very affordable price. ​ It is an extremely effective therapy that has evolved from traditional techniques practiced in India as part of family rituals for over a thousand years.

NPORS Excavator Micro (up to 1 Tonne) (N016)