Event Details

Ideas move the world, and those who are skilled at producing new ideas can make a profoundly important contribution to our society. In this training session, we will explore the skills of idea producing, helping participants develop their creative thinking abilities. We will clarify the basic principles of creative thinking, explore specific techniques that can make all of us more effective idea producers, and practice these skills in a friendly, helpful environment. In particular, we will examine three principles of creative thinking:
  • Divergent Thinking
  • Suspended Judgment
  • Acceptance

“Building Your Thinking Power, Part II: The Power of Ideas” is a module of Toastmasters International’s Success/Communication Series. Toastmasters International​ is a world leader in communication and leadership development, with a membership of more than 332,000 people in 135 countries. The AmCham China Toastmasters Club​ meets every Wednesday at 6:15pm.

This training on Wednesday, Dec. 23 will be conducted in English. Spaces are very limited, so please register and pay as soon as possible. The ticket price includes dinner.

Agenda

6:15 PM - 6:30 PM
Registration
6:30 PM - 7:15 PM
First Session
Graham Norris
7:15 PM - 7:45 PM
Dinner
7:45 PM - 8:45 PM
Second Session
Graham Norris

Speakers

  • Graham Norris (Communications Director of AmCham China)

    Graham Norris

    Communications Director of AmCham China

    Graham joined AmCham China in 2013 and is responsible for all internal and external communications for the chamber, including the website, email newsletters and Business Now magazine.

    Before joining AmCham China, Graham worked in public relations for both Ogilvy and Ruder Finn in Beijing, serving clients such as Microsoft, Caterpillar and adidas, and providing media and communications training.

    Graham also has nearly a decade of journalistic experience, having worked as a desk chief for Dow Jones Newswires in Singapore and Tokyo, and as a newspaper editor and freelancer writer in Taiwan.

    Originally from the U.K., Graham has a B.A. in Economics, Politics and American Studies from Leeds University, and an M.B.A. from Heriot-Watt University. He speaks Mandarin and holds leadership positions in both Toastmasters and the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of China.

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Tickets

Standard (Sold Out)

Ticket price includes dinner.

Standard Price RMB 80