[Live Streaming/ZOOM] Seminar: "Thinking Skills in the Generative AI Era: The C3 Thinking Method - From Creative and Critical Thinking to Presentation Techniques" to be held on July 3, 2026 (Fri) Organized by CMC Research Co., Ltd.

From the organizer, CMC Research Co., Ltd. (https://cmcre.com/), we are pleased to announce the holding of a notable live streaming seminar.

Lecturer: Shinichi Ogata (President & CEO, Business Kobo Co., Ltd.)

Date and Time: July 3, 2026 (Fri) 10:30 - 16:30

Zoom delivery (with materials)

Theme: "Thinking Skills in the Generative AI Era: The C3 Thinking Method - From Creative and Critical Thinking to Presentation Techniques"

To avoid losing the ability to think for oneself while utilizing generative AI. Learn three practical thinking methods: Creative, Critical, and Communicative.

Participation Fee:
- General: 55,000 yen (tax included)
- Newsletter Member: 49,500 yen (tax included)
- Academic: 26,400 yen (tax included)

Details and application here:

There will also be a Q&A session. Please join us for application in your research and work!

[Knowledge Gained from the Seminar]
You will master the basic concepts and applications of various thinking methods in using generative AI, with a particular focus on acquiring detailed thinking methods and their applications from the following perspectives:
- Methods to expand ideas and creativity using generative AI
- Points to check when verifying output from generative AI
- Thinking methods focused on communicating results more appropriately and effectively to others

[Target Audience]
- Those interested in business in general
- Those involved in "thinking work" such as corporate planning and business planning
- Those involved in human resource education and development
- Those responsible for business improvement and DX promotion using generative AI

1) Seminar Theme and Date/Time
Theme: Thinking Skills in the Generative AI Era: The C3 Thinking Method - From Creative and Critical Thinking to Presentation Techniques
Date and Time: July 3, 2026 (Fri) 10:30 - 16:30
Participation Fee: 55,000 yen (tax included) * Materials included
* Newsletter registrants: 49,500 yen (tax included)
* Academic price: 26,400 yen (tax included)
Lecturer: Shinichi Ogata, President & CEO, Business Kobo Co., Ltd.

Purpose of the Seminar
Since the emergence of generative AI at the end of 2022, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is becoming a reality. Not only has natural conversation become possible, but technological developments such as integration with internal information and agentification are making it a core technology for DX (Digital Transformation).
On the other hand, negative aspects of generative AI, such as the problem of misinformation (hallucinations) and security risks, have also been pointed out. Among these, there are observations that using generative AI leads to a decline in thinking ability, i.e., people stop thinking.
In this seminar, we will explain the details and concepts of a new thinking method named the "C3 Thinking Method" as the thinking ability necessary for humans in the age of generative AI, including exercises.
Note 1) The C3 Thinking Method is an acronym for Creative, Critical, and Communicative.
Note 2) The use of a PC/generative AI is not mandatory for the exercises, but if you bring a PC capable of using generative AI, you can also participate in exercises using it.
*This seminar will be a live streaming seminar using the video conferencing tool "Zoom" on the day. Please refer to the tool for the recommended environment. The URL for viewing will be sent to you by email at a later date.
*Recording or photographing during the session is strictly prohibited.

2) Application Method
Please apply from the CMC Research seminar website. We will reply with the viewing URL by email. Please see the URL for details.

3) Introduction to the Seminar Program
(Breaks will be included)
1. Thinking Skills Required in the Age of Generative AI
1) Trends in Generative AI (Review)
2) What are Thinking Skills in the Age of Generative AI?
3) Components of Thinking Skills (Framework)
4) What is the C3 Thinking Method?
2. "Creative Thinking Method" for Efficient Use of Generative AI
1) What is Creative Thinking?
2) Classification of Creative Thinking Methods (Various Techniques and Methodologies)
3) Examples of Creative Thinking Methods - Association Method, What-if Method, Brainstorming, TOC, etc.
4) Exercise 1
3. "Critical Thinking Method" to Verify Results of Generative AI
1) What is Critical Thinking?
2) Framework of Critical Thinking
3) Questioning Conclusions - Causality, MECE, Logical Structure, etc.
4) Questioning Data/Information - Processing/Methods, Biases, etc.
5) Questioning Assumptions/Preconditions - Hidden Hypotheses/Scope/Models, etc.
6) Exercise 2
4. "Communicative Thinking Method" Focused on Conveying Results
1) What is Communicative Thinking?
2) Verbalization Skills
3) Diagrammatic Thinking
4) Presentation Techniques
5) Exercise 3
5. Summary & Q&A

4) Lecturer Introduction
Shinichi Ogata, President & CEO, Business Kobo Co., Ltd.
[Lecturer Career]
Graduated from Kyoto University, Faculty of Science (Mathematics). Worked at Nippon Olivetti Co., Ltd. (currently NTT Data Luweave Co., Ltd.) in software product development, product development for the Japanese market, and marketing. Subsequently, at SRI International East Asia Headquarters and SRI Consulting Co., Ltd., he engaged in strategic consulting for new business strategies, technology strategies, and alliance strategies for information, communication, and electronics-related companies. Founded Business Kobo Co., Ltd. in August 1999. He focuses on management and business consulting for IT/Internet-related businesses, supporting foreign companies entering the Japanese market, and providing corporate training and lectures.
[Main Training Achievements]
① In-house training for a home appliance manufacturer (Logical Thinking, Critical Thinking, Benchmarking Methods)
② Organization for Employment of the Elderly, Persons with Disabilities, and Job Seekers (Statistical Data Analysis, Sales Strategy Case Studies, etc.)
③ Training for planning staff at a major telecommunications company (Business Strategy Formulation Methods, Creative Thinking Methods, etc.)
④ Sales management training for a major housing manufacturer, etc.

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