Decision Making & Critical Thinking

Join Tania Tapsell in an exclusive six-part series. Gain invaluable insights and practical strategies as Tania draws from her rich experiences to empower you in mastering the art of decision-making and critical thinking. 
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What's inside this Masterclass?

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Meet your mentor

Join Tania Tapsell as she introduces herself and outlines the transformative journey ahead in her WisenUp class on decision-making and critical thinking 

- Meet your mentor (2 minutes 39 seconds)
- Class Overview 

Collaborative decision making

Explore team decision-making with Tania Tapsell's tools and techniques for effective and collaborative outcomes 

- Collaborative decision making (9 minutes 8 seconds) 
- Activity 1. The Decision-Making Wheel
- Activity 2. Reflection on Team Dynamics

Back yourself and your decision

Build confidence in your decision-making. Learn to trust your instincts and align choices with your goals

- Back yourself and your decision (7 minutes 1 second)
- Activity 1. Strengths and Weaknesses Analysis
- Activity 2. Decision Diary
- Activity 3. Goal Alignment Exercise

Deciding the person you want to be

Define your identity and your values, setting a clear path for value-aligned decisions

- Deciding the person you want to be (4 minutes 46 seconds)
- Activity 1. Values Clarification
- Activity 2. Personal Mission Statement
- Activity 3. Identity and Values Reflection
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Understanding the bigger picture

See beyond short-term outcomes. Tania Tapsell helps you align actions with larger goals and strategies

- Understanding the bigger picture (3 minutes)
- Activity 1. Vision Mapping
- Activity 2. Scenario Planning
- Activity 3. Long-Term Goals and Strategies

Final Remarks

Tania Tapsell provides some final insights and encouragement. Reflect on what you've learned and apply these lessons for long-term success

- Final remarks (1 minute)
- Class Glossary
- Final Insights and Advice 
- Class Review
Meet the instructor

Tania Tapsell

Tania Tapsell, born on September 22, 1992, is a trailblazing New Zealand politician and the first woman of Māori descent to serve as Mayor of Rotorua. Raised in Rotorua, Tania's leadership journey began early, joining the youth council at 14 and representing her electorate at the New Zealand Youth Parliament. In 2022, she was elected Mayor of Rotorua, where she has focused on critical issues like community safety, housing, and fiscal responsibility. Tania's commitment to her community and her remarkable achievements in politics make her an inspiring mentor in our "Decision Making & Critical Thinking" series.
Patrick Jones - Course author
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