Fesserdorff Consultants ~ Direct Attention Thinking Preference (DATT) Workshop

Direct Attention Thinking Preference (DATT) Workshop

DATT has been derived from the CoRT Thinking Program and aims at giving 10 simple strategies for sharpening perception and focusing thinking in a more comprehensive, effective and efficient way. The tools create a framework for defining a situation and give a broad and inclusive viewpoint. The framework will improve the ability to consider consequences before action is taken. The way we see the world—our perception of it—determines the decisions we make and what we do. Perception is probably the most important part of our thinking. Unfortunately, most mistakes in thinking are mistakes in perception.

The way we see the world around us is our perception of it. These perceptions determine the decisions we make and what we do. Perception is probably the most important part of our thinking. Unfortunately, most mistakes (up to 90%) in thinking are mistakes in perception - seldom in processing or logic. The DATT tools can be quickly learnt. One of the easiest ways to use DATT is to think of it as “software for the brain”. Once you have learnt the tools you can double click on any of the tools to use it in any situation.

DATT is designed to be instructed to every employee in an organization.

Every person grapples with decisions every day of their life - DATT tools help make the right decision buy are simple, powerful and proven - proven over 25 years.

Expected Results:

Ability to create new Perceptions
Thinking Skills for individuals and teams
Understanding the “Value”
Decision Making Skills for individuals and teams
Problem Solving Skills for individuals and teams

Value Based Thinking tools:

Be a strong and confident decision maker
Quickly and accurately weigh risks against rewards
Consistently “make the right call”
Reach optimal solutions more quickly than ever before
Uncover the hidden opportunities in “problems”
Use “what if” thinking to avoid costly mistakes
Look beyond the boundaries of self-limiting perspectives
Remove obstacles with simple solutions
Be a visionary
Thoroughly judge a situation
Assess all angles of the big picture before making a decision

Learn the 10 Basic DATT tools:

Direct Attention Thinking Tools™
	Consequences & Sequels Look ahead to see the consequences of an action, plan, decision, or rule	Plus, Minus, Interesting Endure that all sides of a matter have been considered before a decision or commiTMent is made
	Recognize, Analyze, Divide Break a larger concept into smaller, more manageable parts	Consider All Factors Explore all factors related to an action, decision plan, judgment, or conclusion
	Aims, Goals, Objectives Focus directly and deliberately on the intentions behind your actions	Alternatives, Possibilities, Choices Deliberately try to find other ways
	Other People's Views Put yourself in other's shoes	Key Values Involved Ensure that your thinking serves your values
	First Important Priorities Select the most important ideas, factors, objectives, consequences, etc.	Decision/Decision, Outcome, Channels, Action Direct attention to the outcome of the thinking and action that follows

Duration: Full or two day session [2/3-day session available with problem/issue worked on next day]
Venue: Typically off-site location
Attendance: Up to 12 people per workshop (minimum 4)
Cost: $3500 per workshop - plus $155 workbook - plus venue hire if required, special company discounts available.
Contract approval: ½ workshop costs must be provided prior to or at the time of the session. Remaining ½ costs to be billed within 30 days.