Paradox Thinking

  • 14 Aug 2014
  • 7:30 AM - 9:30 AM
  • The Heights of Richmond Heights. 8001 Dale Avenue, Richmond Heights, MO
  • 38
  • 37 registrants

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As complexity grows, so does the need for paradox thinking …Should you cut costs or invest in growth opportunities? Seek out global expansion or fulfill local potential? Develop talent from within or hire from outside? The best answer might be “yes!” Paradox thinking – the ability to pursue two contradictory goals at the same time – is an essential skill for ensuring your organization’s long-term viability.
 
Step into “paradoxical thinking” with Deborah Schroeder-Saulnier as she introduces a counterintuitive approach to solving problems. This thinking will help you face chronic challenges with confidence and uncover unexpected solutions.
 
You will learn:
  • How to identify conflicting goals or “paradoxes”
  • How to leverage two paradoxical goals simultaneously in strategy, processes, corporate culture, global initiatives, leadership, staffing, and restructuring
  • How to measure your progress
  • How to share the power of paradox thinking with others
 
ABOUT THE PRESENTER
Deborah Schroeder-Saulnier, president and CEO at Excel Leadership Solutions and a former partner at the Clarion Group, is a results-driven executive with a doctorate in management. She has devoted her career of more than 24 years to partnering with CEOs and top leaders to clarify focus and accelerate the pursuit of critical market, business, and leadership priorities. Her work with a variety of Fortune 500 companies worldwide, including Scottrade, Georgia-Pacific, and Boeing, has been centered on collaborative and integrative approaches that solve problems. She is based in St. Louis, Missouri.
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