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Understanding Your Cognitive Biases: A Seminar You Can't Afford to Miss

On May 18, 2026, C&R Corporation, a pioneer in creative agency services, will host the online seminar titled "Cultivating the Future of Organizations Through Dialogue - Transforming Individual Growth into Team Strength, Vol. 5". This free event is tailored for team leaders, managers, and those aspiring to such roles. Attendees will dive into self-understanding through the lens of 'metacognition', focusing on their assumptions, values, and response patterns.

The significance of dialogue extends beyond mere information sharing. It serves as a crucial mechanism for building meaningful relationships, facilitating mutual learning and understanding, ultimately fostering sustainable organizational growth. Unfortunately, many organizations struggle with effective dialogue, impeding their ability to strengthen relationships. Recognizing this, C&R Corporation has initiated a seminar series aimed at connecting individual capabilities to collective organizational strength.

The upcoming seminar will help participants to grasp their 'cognitive quirks' through metacognitive practices. Rather than responding to objective truths, individuals often interpret events through their own experiences, values, and emotions, leading to various perceptions of the same situation. This frequently results in misunderstandings and conflicts within professional environments. Hence, the first step is to acknowledge these cognitive biases, which will enhance the quality of decisions and reshape dialogue and communication.

In conjunction with the main seminar, an archived recording of the previous session titled "The Art of Reflection - From Awareness to Transformation" will also be available on May 11, 2026. This session will guide participants in using reflective practices to drive meaningful behavioral change.

Seminar Highlights:

• - What is Metacognition? (The ability to self-observe)
• - Organizing your inner self using the four pillars of cognition.
• - Examining patterns of automatic reactions and their origins.
• - Exploring the sources of your values through workshops.
• - Understanding the concept of 'unlearning' (value updates).
• - The process of self-understanding that leads to actionable change.

Archived Recording Content:

Date and Time: May 11, 12:00 - 13:00
Session Title: "Cultivating the Future of Organizations - The Art of Reflection - From Awareness to Transformation"
This session addresses a common challenge individuals face: knowing they need to change but struggling to make that change happen. It covers:

• - What is reflection? (Distinguished from mere review)
• - Models of reflection: Understanding yourself through three layers.
• - Reflection techniques: Three steps toward making transformative changes.
• - Recognizing your personal narrative through reflective exercises.
• - Linking reflection to dialogue: The role of Reflective Inquiry.
• - Summary: Moving from awareness to transformation.

The seminar is suggested for those who:

• - Seek to comprehend their reaction patterns to avert emotional turmoil.
• - Aim to cultivate flexibility in communication by recognizing their assumptions.
• - Wish to clarify their values and increase consistency in their actions.
• - Desire to deepen mutual understanding within their teams and improve relationships.
• - Want to reduce conflicts stemming from differing opinions and create a dialogue that fosters understanding.

The online event will be led by Kenichirou Muroya, a management consultant and expert in fostering growth through dialogue. Participants will enjoy insights gleaned from his extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry, combined with his commitment to support organizational development through effective communication strategies.

C&R Corporation has been committed to the career advancement and skill enhancement of creators since its inception in 1990. By participating in this seminar, individuals leverage valuable opportunities to deepen their understanding of themselves and improve team dynamics. We encourage anyone interested in these themes to register, raise the quality of their interactions, and participate in this enriching experience.

Register Here:

• - May 18 Seminar (Deadline: May 18, 20:00)
• - Archived Recording of May 11 Session (Deadline: May 11, 13:00)