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Smart Thinking: How the Brain Drives Better Decisions

$129

with Angela Ackerman

Calendar Next available session starts Feb 12, 2026 at 9 am
2 additional sessions through May 5, 2026

Strengthen judgment and problem-solving with practical tools grounded in everyday psychology and clear-thinking strategies. This workshop explores how stress, emotion, and mental shortcuts shape the way people make decisions, and how simple, evidence-supported techniques can boost focus and clarity. Participants learn straightforward decision frameworks that help them sort information, weigh options, and choose next steps with confidence. Through realistic scenarios, they practice making decisions that are faster, clearer, and more effective.

Ideal for: Managers, professionals, analysts, educators, emerging leaders.

Take away: A decision-mapping template and a cognitive-bias checklist.

Format: In-person at the Cape Cod Community College, Hyannis Center location, 540 Main St., Hyannis.

Questions: Contact Elaine Brown at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017. 

PowerPoint at Lunch: Slide Master & Basics

$49

with Elaine Moore

Calendar Next available session starts Mar 4, 2026 at 12 pm

Take a productive break and join us mid-day for a 1-hour, lunchtime mini session on PowerPoint! This quick and practical overview will walk you through how to set up, lay out, and format a presentation using the Slide Master. Whether you prefer to watch or follow along, you’ll gain useful tips to make your slides look polished and professional.

Stick around after the session for a brief Q&A—bring your questions!

Course Format:
This course is offered live using Zoom.

Questions?
Contact Elaine Brown, Program Coordinator, at ebrown@capecod.edu or 508-375-5017. 





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