What's the CGB process for 
activating brainpower
to solve problems and to make decisions?

The poster below outlines how The CGB Process activates brainpower to build problem-solving skills and decision-making skills for creating a career growth plan..

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What are the basics of activating brainpower?

As always, here at Career Growth Basics the first thing to do is start with the basics. When The CGB System talks about activating brainpower, it is based on these two ideas of thinking.

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1.What is brainpower?

Brainpower is a human's ability to think. 

2.What is activating brainpower?

Activating brainpower is the deliberate

turning on and tuning up of thinking

for the purpose of expanding knowledge.

Go HERE to review additional concepts about The CGB System approach to the basics of problem-solving and decision-making.

Here is a quote by John F. Kennedy.

Too often we enjoy the comfort of opinion

without the discomfort of thought

What are the steps in the Solve It 2 Decide It
process of The CGB System?

The first step is to use the CGB System IRS method of problem solving:

1. Identify the problem.

2. Research alternate solutions.

3. Select alternate solution(s).

The second step is to use the CGB System RESOD method of decision making:

1.Review past actions taken to resolve the problem.

2.Evaluate plausible alternatives.

3.Select one or two alternatives to pursue.

4.Organize information needed to pursue alternative(s).

5.Develop the steps to create an action plan.

“The mind is everything. What you think you become." - Buddha 

What is the purpose of  using problem-solving skills  and decision-making skills together in career growth planning?

Activating brainpower to use problem-solving skills and decision-making skills together supports the career growth planning process through:

  • The building of creative skills.
  • The expansion of critical thinking skills.


Using the IRS Method and the RESOD Method together provides a framework for"

~Exploring the root cause of the problem

~Generating solutions

~Establishing criteria to evaluate generated solutions

~Making decisions around steps that activate the chosen career path.

Outcomes of this framework approach include:

  1. Clarity of purpose and process.
  2. Boosting confidence.
  3. Discovering new possibilities.
  4. Strengthening flexibility.

What are the benefits of gaining an understanding of how to use these two skills together in a personal career growth plan?

Benefits of gaining an understanding of how to use these two skills together in a personal career growth plan include:

  • Development of a positive mindset.
  • Increased confidence.
  • Reduced stress
  • Strengthened resiliency
  • Improved creativity
  • Creation of an environment of adventure
  • Starting on a path to creating career success.

These benefits align with expected outcomes of The CGB System outlined HERE.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams

 - Eleanor Roosevelt 

Continue to follow curiosity.

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Live in the possibilities.

Best,

Andrea

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