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Recommended Resources


Michelle Causton

Moderated by Michelle L. Causton, FCGA

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Feb21
Decision Making
Norman W. Edmund notes it is self-evident that better problem solving and decision making by managers can greatly improve an organization’s profits and goals. In this 48 page pdf booklet available from decisionmaking.org the author provides a step-by-step guide to making effective decisions.

CGA-Canada

Jan19
When You Need Breakthrough Ideas
Jeffrey Baumgartner notes that many have tried brainstorming, ideas campaigns, crowdsourcing, and other idea generation activities, but been disappointed by the results. In this article on Innovationtools.com, Jeffrey suggests using Anti-Conventional Thinking (ACT) as an approach to creative thinking.

CGA-Canada

Dec21
But We've Always Done it This Way
For many people change is painful. George Torok, on torok.com, provides 10 possible interpretations for the phrase, "but we’ve always done it that way."

CGA-Canada

Nov30
The Abilene Paradox and Groupthink
This article, written by Merge Gupta-Sunderji, CGA, discusses the importance of organizations providing individuals the opportunity to be able to air honest opinions and criticism in order to consider divergent points of view. This article is published in CGA Magazine.

CGA-Canada

Nov16
Evaluating the Solutions
ITS Tutorial School notes that alternative solutions may differ slightly or radically in the way and the extent to which they achieve various goals. As a result, it is necessary to construct a model of the ideal solution against which to measure alternatives.

CGA-Canada

 
 

CGA Learning Products


Mar29
Strategic Decision-Making, Part 2: Effective Processes for Long-Term Organizational Success — Live March 29, 2012
This session explores the many different conversation and decision-making processes, and suggests ways that each organization — and each individual — can improve their competency in this area. By better understanding these processes, you will be able to make more effective strategic decisions that can lead to greater long-term success.

CGA-Canada

Mar22
Strategic Decision-Making, Part 1: Identifying the Issues in Our Organizations — Live March 22, 2012
This webcast introduces new approaches to using strategic management models and tools throughout your decision-making process. These approaches will allow you to develop a more complete understanding of the issues facing your organization, and help you feel more comfortable in making more thorough and effective strategic decisions.

CGA-Canada

Dec14
CGA-Alberta — Live Seminar PD Event Page
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Association events and seminars bring CGAs, students and other professionals together for valuable learning and networking. The Events pages present detailed descriptions of PD opportunities and special events around Alberta as well ...

CGA-AB

Jan1
How to Write Effective E-Mails: Strategic Communications Training, Part 2 — On Demand
E-mail is the engine that drives business. Yet, amazingly, no-one ever teaches us how to use it. Until now. In Part Two of a two-part webcast series, you'll get an easy-to-use template for creating first drafts of your e-mails as well as ad agency secrets for stimulating reader response.

CGA-Canada

Jan1
How to Write Effective E-Mails: Strategic Communications Training, Part 1 — On Demand
E-mail is the engine that drives business. Yet, amazingly, no one ever teaches us how to use it. Until now. In Part One of a two-part webcast series, you'll learn how to strategically plan your e-mail communications and get an outline for each of three different types of e-mail, complete with real-life examples.

CGA-Canada