Critical Thinking Training
 | Your brain is much better than you think! Each of us uses only a fraction of our brain power. How would you like to put more of your mind to work - and play - than you thought possible? In this seminar, participants will be introduced to the Seven da Vincian principles of critical thinking developed by Leonardo da Vinci. You will learn several critical thinking techniques that have direct application to your work and personal life. |
The following are just a few critical thinking techniques you may experience in this seminar:
- Creative Problem Solving - How asking questions first rather than seeking answers enhances critical thinking and problem solving.
- Learning From Mistakes - How to improve one's ability to learn from mistakes and develop an independence of thought.
- Mind-Mapping - A whole-brain method for generating and organizing ideas to problem solve, strategic planning, brainstorming, or setting personal goals.
- Making Dragons - How to make connections and see relationships between unrelated things.
- da Vinci Drawing - Writing and drawing with both hands; learn how to draw six shapes that are basic to all shapes found in the world; draw an upside-down drawing of Leonardo's portrait.
- Walking/Sensing Tour - 20 minute outdoors walk to explore the textures, sights, smells, and sounds of nature.
You will also be introduced to Leonardo da Vinci and his approach to learning and the cultivation of intelligence. The seminars are based on a book entitled How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci by Michael Gelb.
Seminars
These seminars are highly interactive and engaging.
- Seminars can range in length from 2 hours to a whole day.
- Each participant will purchase Michael Gelb's book to use in the seminar.
- Participants will learn the 7 Principles by their Italian name.
- Kevin wears an Italian beret purchased in Florence, Italy.
Resources
Michael Gelb's book How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci was featured in The New York Times, Sunday, June 1, 2008, story on creativity and innovation. To read this story, please click on tthis link: Da Vinci, Retrofitted For the Modern Age
 | How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genuis Every Day |
 | This is an information-rich poster-format guide to help you remember and apply the principles of da Vinci. It includes an introduction of mind-mapping and a step-by-step guide to making your own mind maps. |