K.C. CPCU Chapter sponsors leadership class

On March 2, the CPCU Society and the Society’s Kansas City Chapter will be hosting a new CPCU Society National Leadership Institute (NLI) course, Creative Thinking in Business.

Both CPCU Society members and nonmembers are invited to attend NLI courses. Course materials and refreshments are included.CreativeThinking in Business

This course is designed to provide insights into the concepts and tools for implementing creative thinking to meet emerging future challenges in the business environment. Participants will explore the challenges facing organizations and the need for creative solutions; be able to effectively review data from multiple sources and determine trends and meaning; know what three questions to ask in reviewing data to ensure effective analysis; and recognize the consequences of redundant pitfalls. At the conclusion, participants should be able to:

* Define and use creative concepts.

* Use creative thinking concepts and tools to develop breakthrough strategies and tactics.

Instructor David Head is a senior claims audit specialist with Safeco Insurance. In his more than 18 years in the insurance industry, he has designed, developed, and delivered numerous training programs to insurance professionals. The views and opinions of the instructor are his own and not necessarily shared by the officers, members or staff of the CPCU Society.

Register online at www.cpcu society.org (members only), or call (800) 932-CPCU, select option 4 to speak to the Member Resource Center.

For CPCU members, registration is $99 for morning; $129 for full-day course; for nonmembers, registration is $119 for morning; and $149 for full-day course.