Introduction
Practical wisdom is an essential skill for decision-makers in all industries. It involves being able to navigate complex situations with sound judgment and ethical reasoning. This training program aims to help managers develop practical wisdom by providing them with tools and strategies for decision-making.
Methodologies
This training program will use a combination of lectures, case studies, group discussions, and interactive exercises to facilitate learning. Participants will be encouraged to apply the concepts learned to real-world scenarios.
Target Audience
This training program is designed for managers at all levels who want to improve their decision-making skills. It is suitable for those in both profit and non-profit organizations.
Objectives
By the end of this training program, participants should be able to:
- Understand the concept of practical wisdom and its role in decision-making
- Identify and analyze ethical dilemmas in decision-making
- Use different decision-making frameworks and models
- Develop a personal code of ethics
- Apply practical wisdom to real-world scenarios
Course Outline
Day 1: Understanding Practical Wisdom
- Definition and characteristics of practical wisdom
- Importance of practical wisdom in decision-making
- Case studies of practical wisdom in action
Day 2: Ethics and Decision-Making
- Understanding ethical frameworks
- Identifying ethical dilemmas in decision-making
- Analyzing ethical dilemmas
Day 3: Decision-Making Models
- Different decision-making models (rational, intuitive, incremental, etc.)
- Pros and cons of each model
- Choosing the appropriate model for different situations
Day 4: Developing a Personal Code of Ethics
- Identifying personal values and ethical principles
- Developing a code of ethics
- Applying the code of ethics to decision-making scenarios
Day 5: Applying Practical Wisdom
- Applying practical wisdom to real-world scenarios
- Identifying biases in decision-making
- Strategies for overcoming biases
- Evaluating decision-making outcomes
About Paris
Lying on the River Seine, Paris is commonly referred to as the city for lovers, but it's actually a fantastic place for anyone to visit and explore. It's full of history, art, literature and amazing architecture for starters, but is also well known as being home to high fashion, which makes it a popular shopping destination. Visitors to the French Capital will find both high-end designer stores and quirky boutiques. The attractions of Paris range for art museums to shopping to simply taking a walk and soaking up the atmosphere. To top it all off, Paris has plenty of superb food and drink, in case there weren't already enough reasons to travel to Paris.
Things to do and places to visit in Paris
Anyone who travels to Paris is in for a treat, as it is a beautiful city full of atmosphere. Many of Paris' attractions are world-famous, but it's also a city where you can find hidden gems. Taking a flight to Paris for a short visit is really like visiting a number of different cities, as all of its neighbourhoods, or arrondissements, have their own distinct character. Examples include the medieval Latin Quarter and the bohemian Marais. Each and every one is worth exploring.
Great things to do in Paris include:
- Checking out the views from the top of the Eiffel Tower.
- Seeing renowned masterpieces, including the Mona Lisa in the Louvre.
- Taking a tour of the impressive, albeit slightly creepy, Paris Catacombs.
- Marvelling at the beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral.
- Browsing the designer stores around the Champs-Elysees.
- Munching snails in one of the city's haute cuisine eateries.
- Visiting the graves of luminaries including Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison at Pere Lachaise Cemetery.
- Admiring the imposing Arc de Triomphe.
- Wandering around the boutiques of the Marais district.
- Watching the famous Paris St-Germain football team play.
- Taking in the Impressionist art at the Musee D'Orsay.
- Watching the world go by from a cafe terrace.
- Visiting the distinctive Centre Georges Pompidou.