Think Wrong
Conquer the status quo and do work that matters
If you’ve ever thought, “There has to be a better way,” this course is for you!
This course is centered around Think Wrong, the highly effective problem-solving system for large and small challenges. In the course, you will learn how to reliably produce surprising and ingenious answers to challenging questions by applying the Think Wrong practices to real scenarios. As part of this course, you will learn new language, frameworks, and tools to conquer the status quo and drive change. Learning to Think Wrong will help you guide teams to create, test and implement bold, new ideas and do work that matters.
YOU WILL LEARN:
- How biology and culture conspire against bold solutions
- The roles necessary to enable innovative thinking within an organization
- Think Wrong practices that will help you develop novel and compelling solutions
SO YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
- Guide Wrong Thinkers to create bold solutions
- Create space for Wrong Thinkers to succeed in your organization
- Apply the Think Wrong tools and processes to propose and deliver compelling solutions
Dates & Times
Thursday, October 3, 2024, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Fees
$299 per person
Location
Boise State University, Ron and Linda Yanke Research Park, Room 312
Benefits of Attending Think Wrong
If you’re interested in moving from how things are to how they might be, you already know how difficult it can be to drive change. We are all predisposed to return to the familiar, well-trodden paths when we look for solutions. Our brains and the culture we are part of value the status quo and conspire against bold solutions. Too often, we end up applying “think right” approaches – efficiency, ROI, optimization – to the wrong problems and squash ideas with massive potential. Which is why you need to Think Wrong!
By applying the Think Wrong practices you learn in this course, you will be able to reliably produce surprising and ingenious answers to challenging questions and guide your organization to create and implement bold solutions.
Who Should Attend
Leaders who are interested in moving their teams beyond the status quo and delivering bold solutions. Anyone who is interested in driving change and doing the work that matters most to them and their organizations.
Presenters
Mark Woychick
Mark Woychick is a clinical assistant professor with the College of Innovation + Design at Boise State University, where he founded and directs the Onramp and Google Career Certificates programs. He has decades of experience building programs for organizations of all sizes – from small businesses to Fortune 50 corporations. Mark is a certified Think Wrong Instigator and certified Professional Facilitator though the International Association of Facilitators.
When he’s not Thinking Wrong, Mark enjoys solving and creating crossword puzzles, and you may see him running on the Greenbelt or in the Boise foothills.