PMI Central Illinois Chapter

June 2012 Monthly Lunch Meeting - Bloomington

Topic: "The Neuroscience of Leadership"

"The Neuroscience of Leadership": In this highly interactive and intellectually stimulating workshop, Dr. James Wood explores methods the brain utilizes to process information and translate that information into transformational performance. Key topics investigated include: The natural state of the brain

Working Memory
Imbedded Memory
Innovation, Creativity, & Insights
Anxiety, Fear, and Threats
Adapting Emotions
Applying brain theory to leadership
Freedom of Choice
Follower Social Needs (The Social Brain)
Focusing the Brain on Human Performance

Steps to Transforming Performance
Engaged Employees
Higher Productivity
Improved Morale
Enhanced Job Satisfaction
Effective Problem Solving & Decision Making
Actionable Feedback
Dynamic Teams

Dr. Wood leads participants in the examination of the linkages of neuroscience with leadership while providing tools and techniques that allow us to increase leadership productivity and effectiveness. Specifically, the neuroscience of decision making and problem solving; emotional regulation; collaborating with others; and facilitating change are applied within the context of leadership.

Value to Members: Members will leave with the ability to apply neuroscience research to their real-world leadership environment. Applying those concepts, leaders enjoy cutting-edge, brain-based techniques as they relate to decision-making, problem-solving, creativity, innovation, collaboration, and change management.