CE-22PA1014X - Bearcats Executive Leadership Program: Both/And Thinking
Course Description
In today’s fast-paced, paradox-filled environments, the best leaders don’t choose between opposing priorities—they integrate them. Drawing on the both/and thinking framework, this module teaches participants to recognize tensions and reframe them as opportunities for creative integration. Using tools like tension mapping and reframing exercises, leaders will learn to replace either/or tradeoffs with both/and solutions that drive innovation, adaptability, and long-term success.
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To earn the Bearcats Executive Leadership Record of Completion, learners must complete all 8 courses in the Bearcats Executive Leadership program.
This intensive executive education program is designed to elevate high-potential, mid- and senior-level leaders into strategic, executive-level thinkers. The Bearcats Executive Leadership program offers a holistic development journey, including how to manage self and others in a manner that sets the stage for a high-performing organizational culture.
This Bearcats Executive Leadership program includes the following 8 courses:
- Authentic Leadership — February 6, 2026
- Coaching — February 20, 2026
- Communication — March 6, 2026
- Conflict Management — March 20, 2026
- Decision-Making — April 3, 2026
- Time Management — April 17, 2026
- Critical Thinking — May 1, 2026
- Both/And Thinking — May 15, 2026
Register for the Bearcats Executive Leadership program and receive a 20% discount.
Learner Outcomes
Learners who complete this course can expect the following outcomes:
- Identify key organizational tensions and paradoxes that impact leadership decision-making.
- Apply both/and thinking tools—such as tension mapping and reframing exercises—to turn competing priorities into opportunities for innovation.
- Develop integrative strategies that balance short-term performance with long-term adaptability and success.
Who Should Register?
This course is designed for high-potential, mid- and senior-level leaders who are ready to expand their strategic thinking and operate at an executive level.
Applies to the Following Program
- Bearcats Executive Leadership Program : Bearcats Executive Leadership
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