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Dr. Winston Sieck is a cognitive psychologist working to advance the development of thinking skills. He is founder and president of Global Cognition, and director of Thinker Academy.

Read his blog posts below, or find him on Twitter.

Dual Process Theory: Two Ways to Think and Decide

by Winston Sieck Leave a Comment updated August 12, 2020

Dual process theory describes the interactions between intuitive and deliberate thinking. Understanding these two modes of reasoning provides clues to help improve our decision making. From the workplace, to personal interactions, the ability to reason well and make good decisions can lead to … [Read more...] about Dual Process Theory: Two Ways to Think and Decide

Filed Under: Thinking & Deciding

Building Intercultural Sensitivity, Stage by Stage

by Winston Sieck Leave a Comment updated July 14, 2020

Symbolizing intercultural sensitivity stages

Intercultural sensitivity means a person responds well to cultural difference. Six stages show how it develops and guide custom activities for growth. Teaching intercultural sensitivity can often feel challenging. You approach it with knowledge and compassion. Yet, some learners seem much further … [Read more...] about Building Intercultural Sensitivity, Stage by Stage

Filed Under: Culture & Communication, Learning Science

How to Develop Your Intuitive Decision Making

by Winston Sieck 6 Comments updated July 14, 2020

Intuitive decision making by firefighter

Intuitive decision making is the way people make decisions naturally, without the use of formal tools and procedures. Some talk about intuition as happening without any thought at all. Like “trusting your gut” or “using the force” in a sixth sense kind of manner. Our quickest intuitive … [Read more...] about How to Develop Your Intuitive Decision Making

Filed Under: GC Science, Learning Science, Popular, Thinking & Deciding

What is Cultural Sensitivity and How Does it Develop?

by Winston Sieck Leave a Comment updated July 14, 2020

Cultural Sensitivity Characteristics

As a manager or employee, when you travel to another country for your job, adapting to a new culture can be quite intimidating. The same can be said when you need to collaborate with diverse team members in your own country. The global business environment is quickly blurring the lines between … [Read more...] about What is Cultural Sensitivity and How Does it Develop?

Filed Under: Culture & Communication, Learning Science

7 Ways to Improve Your Motivation to Study (Backed by Science)

by Winston Sieck 7 Comments updated July 14, 2020

girl seeking the motivation to study

Just about everyone who has ever been in school knows what it feels like to sit in front of the computer, staring at a blank screen. Hoping their term paper would write itself. Or tried reading a textbook only to find that they have read the same paragraph ten times and still don't know what they … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Improve Your Motivation to Study (Backed by Science)

Filed Under: Learning Skills

Using Deep Processing Strategies to Master Any Subject

by Winston Sieck 2 Comments updated July 14, 2020

eyeball deep processing under water

Have you ever sat down to study for a test only to find yourself reading the same paragraph over, and over? Or have you ever read a chapter in a text book only to realize after you were done that you didn't understand the information any better? When we try to learn something new, we can … [Read more...] about Using Deep Processing Strategies to Master Any Subject

Filed Under: Learning Skills

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