The First Component

Critical and Creative Thinking

Improve your ability to think creatively, clearly and quickly, as well as become accustomed to your own unique way of understanding situations. This course also forms the first of the four concurrent courses, and so will act as an introduction to the whole.

• Multiple intelligence theory
• Critical & creative thing strategies
• History of thought in western society
• Brainstorming and mind maps
• The power of positive thinking
• Calming mediation

The Second Component

Communication and Personal Inventories

Expand your ability to communicate; including writing, speaking, and production using mixed media. Examine and assess your skills and challenges with communication, and explore how the media affects your perception.

• Speaking & listening skills
• Writing skills
• Presentation skill & body language
• Debating & reasoning skills
• Understanding communication in the media
• Improvisational acting & artistic methods of expression
• Personal inventories - Meyers Briggs & True Colours

The Third Component

Personal Vision and Group Dynamics

The focus of this component is to learn skills for working in teams, while clarifying your personal values. What this allows for is an appreciation the various skills that individuals bring to a specific situation.

• Interpersonal & teamwork skills
• Meditation & concentration techniques
• Self actualization
• Values & spirit at work
• Group dynamics
• Cultural and political history
• World Religion

The Fourth Component

Business, Academics and Project Work

This section puts into practice what you have learned. Create a workshop, event, concert, book, play, or video, by yourself or with a group. Draw on the talents of professionals for ideas and expertise. Implement your personal blueprint for the next stage of your life. Practical workshops and exercises throughout the course will focus on analyzing and planning around your own situation.

• Understanding entrepreneurialism
• Developing productive work methods
• Planning and managing your time
• Project management & organization