Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Length: Approximately 60 minutes

Presentation Summary:

Making effective decisions can be difficult even under normal conditions. When stress
is added to the mix, decision making becomes even more difficult. Unquestionably, the
stress effect changes how Leaders perceive and appraise their situation, as well as the
decisions they ultimately make. In this Webcast, award-winning Organizational Psychologist
and Leadership Expert Henry L. (Dick) Thompson, Ph.D., will help you gain a deeper understanding
of how and why poor decisions come about and ways to help Leaders avoid the negative impact of stress on the decision making process.

How You Will Benefit:

Attend this complimentary Webcast and you will:

• Gain a deeper understanding of the Decision-Making Process using the Perception-Appraisal-Motivation-Action Model Under Stress
• Learn why it’s not so easy to “Get a Grip” through the lens of Stressors and Stress Level Intensity
• Learn to recognize the Signs and Behaviors of The Stress Effect
• Learn Examples of Training and Tools that can help leaders improve their decision-making abilities in high stress environments with too many options
• Receive a copy of session slides (click here)

Session Presenter:

Henry L. (Dick) Thompson, Ph.D., HPS President & CEO, and author of The Stress Effect: Why Smart Leaders Make Dumb Decisions - and What to Do About It.

Subject Matter Expert:

Debra Cannarella, HPS Director of Operations

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