Engine of Innovation: Evaluate Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

Kat Usop, MSHI is an award-winning Digital Health Innovator and serial entrepreneur specializing in leveraging Design Thinking and Gamification to create patient-centric, AI-enabled healthcare solutions.As an Innovation Architect at Medverse Labs and Healthcare AI Advisor for The Medical City (ASEAN), she brings industrial R&D expertise and a global perspective to solving "wicked problems" in medicine.Why Connect with Kat?7,000 students and counting

Engr. Kat Usop, MSHI

In a world drowning in information, the ability to critically evaluate and solve problems is not a luxury, but a survival skill.

Tel Aviv-Yafo

Momentum Lecture Series

"The secret of getting ahead is getting started." - Mark Twain

<h3>Hello Tel-Aviv Startups!</h3> In the dynamic and often chaotic world of startups, the ability of individuals and teams to think critically and solve complex problems isn't just advantageous – it's fundamental to survival and growth. This lecture delves into practical and insightful methods for assessing these crucial cognitive skills within the unique context of a startup environment.🔔 We'll move beyond traditional evaluation techniques to explore how to identify and nurture critical thinkers and effective problem-solvers in your burgeoning organization. ____Through real-world examples and actionable strategies, you'll learn how to: <blockquote>Define Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving in a Startup Context: Understand the specific nuances of these skills as they apply to innovation, resource constraints, and rapid iteration.</blockquote><blockquote>Design Scenario-Based Assessments: Craft realistic challenges that mimic the daily hurdles faced by your team, revealing their analytical prowess and solution-oriented mindset.</blockquote><blockquote>Utilize Behavioral Interviewing Techniques: Go beyond surface-level questions to uncover past experiences and thought processes that demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.</blockquote><blockquote>Implement Observational Assessment: Learn how to identify critical thinking and problem-solving in action during team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and project execution.</blockquote><blockquote>Leverage Tools and Frameworks: Explore practical tools and frameworks that can aid in evaluating these skills, from structured decision-making exercises to post-mortem analysis.</blockquote><blockquote>Foster a Culture that Values and Develops These Skills: Discover how to create an environment that encourages critical inquiry, experimentation, and learning from failures.</blockquote><blockquote>Integrate Assessment into Hiring and Performance Management: Learn how to weave the evaluation of critical thinking and problem-solving into your talent acquisition and development processes.</blockquote> 🚀This lecture is BEST for: <blockquote>Startup Founders and CEOs: Gain insights into building high-performing teams capable of navigating uncertainty and driving innovation.</blockquote><blockquote>Hiring Managers and Talent Acquisition Professionals: Learn effective strategies for identifying critical thinkers and problem-solvers during the recruitment process.</blockquote><blockquote>Team Leaders and Managers: Discover methods for assessing and developing these crucial skills within their existing teams.</blockquote><blockquote>HR Professionals and Organizational Development Specialists: Acquire tools and frameworks for integrating the assessment of these skills into performance management and employee development programs.</blockquote><blockquote>Anyone interested in understanding and fostering critical thinking and problem-solving within a fast-paced, innovative environment.</blockquote>_____By the end of this -virtual- lecture, you will be equipped with a toolkit of practical approaches to effectively assess and cultivate the critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities that drive innovation and success in your startup. Join us to learn how to build a team that can not only navigate challenges but also proactively identify and seize opportunities.Welcome aboard!

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