Cognitive Skills Training

The Importance of Cognitive Skills

Cognitive skills are the driving force behind effective problem-solving, decision-making, leadership, and innovation in business.

"Employers estimate that 44% of workers’ skills will be disrupted in the next five years. Cognitive skills are reported to be growing in importance most quickly, reflecting the increasing importance of complex problem-solving in the workplace." (WEF Future of Jobs 2023)

Cognitive Skills Affect Business Outcomes

Research consistently shows the importance of cognitive skills to business outcomes. To draw a few examples from many:

Improved cognitive skills 'improve the quality of decision making under risk' (Lusardi and Mitchell 2014);
The better cognitive skills that traders in assets futures market have, the greater their earnings (Corgnet et al. 2015; Noussair et al. 2016);
A study of 623 textile firms in Vietnam found a strong positive correlation between managers' cognitive skills and overall company performance (Kim, 2020)
In an extensive study of national economic performance, scientists found that 'the existing evidence suggests that cognitive skills is substantially more important for economic growth than the mere quantity of schooling.' (Hanushek and Woessmann, 2008).
Studies 'indicate that cognition is a critical force underlying leader emergence and performance' (Mumford et al., 2015; Connelly et al., 2000; Lord, De Vader, & Alliger, 1986).

Stronger cognitive skills translate directly into stronger business outcomes.

Cognitive Skills Can Be Trained

Cognitive skills are not innate. They can be learned and refined through targeted practice and training. With the right approach, individuals and teams can strengthen these skills to improve their effectiveness and drive better outcomes in their professional environments.

"Skills enable people. They are capacities to function. Skills give agency to people to shape their lives, to create new skills and to flourish." (Kautz et al., 2014)

Our Approach

Every organization faces different challenges and has different opportunities. At The Philosophy Practice, our training programs are tailored to meet your unique requirements.

Our training sessions are interactive and participatory, fostering collaboration and active learning. By using real-world examples, group discussions, and practical exercises, participants gain hands-on experience in applying cognitive skills across various scenarios.

We provide practical frameworks and tools that are immediately applicable, ensuring participants can seamlessly integrate what they learn into their professional environments for tangible results.

Our Workshops

Adapt and Thrive: Cognitive Skills for Navigating Change
Think Like a Leader: Cognitive Skills for Effective Leadership
The Decision Advantage: Cognitive Tools for Superior Decision-Making
The Creative Edge: Cognitive Tools for Driving Innovation
Thinking Together: Cognitive Skills for Enhanced Collaboration
Solve Smarter: Cognitive Skills for Effective Problem Solving
Think and Feel: Cognitive Tools for Enhanced Emotional Intelligence
Beyond the Herd: Cognitive Skills for Independent Thinking

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