[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” full_height=”yes” columns_placement=”bottom” content_placement=”bottom” bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-default” bg_image_new=”id^326|url^http://crossroadsdecision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/homepage-hero.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^homepage-hero|description^null” bg_image_posiiton=”0 75%” bg_override=”full” enable_overlay=”enable_overlay_value” overlay_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.1)” el_id=”homepage-hero”][vc_column width=”3/5″ offset=”vc_col-lg-offset-1/5 vc_col-lg-3/5 vc_col-md-offset-2 vc_col-md-10 vc_col-sm-offset-1/5 vc_col-xs-12″][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Crossroads Decision®” heading_tag=”h1″]Our mission is to elevate the lives of every young person we encounter through the thoughtful and professional execution of our Crossroads Decision® Critical Thinking Program.
Our goal is to inspire young people to believe in their ability to think and behave in a manner that transforms their current situation and predictable outcomes. We do this the only way we know how; through candor, sincerity, respect, and integrity.[/ultimate_heading][ult_buttons btn_title=”Learn More” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fcrossroadsdecision.com%2Fabout%2F|||” btn_align=”ubtn-center” icon_size=”32″ btn_icon_pos=”ubtn-sep-icon-at-left”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/2″ el_class=”section” css=”.vc_custom_1518223616112{padding-right: 70px !important;padding-left: 70px !important;}”][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Critical Thinking Program for Student Athletes” alignment=”left”]Every day, student athletes are faced with split second decisions that can change their lives drastically. More often than not, these student athletes have not been equipped with the proper critical thinking skills that are needed to make the right decisions. What do these athletes have to lose? Besides possible scholarships and the ability to actively pursue sports, these students risk their reputations, legal freedom and even worst; their lives.[/ultimate_heading][ult_buttons btn_title=”Learn More” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fcrossroadsdecision.com%2Four-programs%2Fstudent-athletes%2F|||” btn_align=”ubtn-inline” btn_title_color=”” btn_bg_color=”” icon_size=”32″ btn_icon_pos=”ubtn-sep-icon-at-left”][ult_buttons btn_title=”Watch Video” btn_align=”ubtn-inline” btn_title_color=”” btn_bg_color=”” icon_size=”32″ btn_icon_pos=”ubtn-sep-icon-at-left” el_class=”btn-outline student-athletes”][ultimate_modal modal_on=”custom-selector” modal_on_selector=”.student-athletes” modal_size=”medium” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″][/ultimate_modal][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1518574062976{padding-top: 120px !important;padding-bottom: 120px !important;background-image: url(http://crossroadsdecision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/crossroads-decision-atheltes.jpg?id=333) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/2″ css=”.vc_custom_1532917313731{padding-top: 120px !important;padding-bottom: 120px !important;background-image: url(http://crossroadsdecision.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/crossroads-decision-risk-youth-1.jpg?id=1988) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″ el_class=”section” css=”.vc_custom_1518551551507{padding-right: 70px !important;padding-left: 70px !important;}”][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Critical Thinking Program for Today’s Youth” alignment=”left”]Every day, youth are forced to make split second decisions that can alter their lives drastically. Sadly, some youth are less equipped to think critically than others thus putting themselves at risk for making bad decisions. We address this through a structured approach to improving problem solving and decision-making skills that make a sufficient difference in their capabilities to think critically.[/ultimate_heading][ult_buttons btn_title=”Learn More” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fcrossroadsdecision.com%2Four-programs%2Fat-risk-youth%2F|||” btn_align=”ubtn-inline” btn_title_color=”” btn_bg_color=”” icon_size=”32″ btn_icon_pos=”ubtn-sep-icon-at-left”][ult_buttons btn_title=”Watch Video” btn_link=”|||” btn_align=”ubtn-inline” btn_title_color=”” btn_bg_color=”” icon_size=”32″ btn_icon_pos=”ubtn-sep-icon-at-left” el_class=”btn-outline at-risk”][ultimate_modal modal_on=”custom-selector” modal_on_selector=”.at-risk” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″][/ultimate_modal][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_override=”full” bg_color_value=”#f2f2f2″ el_class=”section” css=”.vc_custom_1520862118201{padding-top: 70px !important;padding-bottom: 70px !important;}”][vc_column][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Crossroads Decision® Phased Delivery Approach”]This approach outlines the Leeward Team’s structured methodology to improve critical thinking skills for today’s youth.[/ultimate_heading][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_column_text]
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[/vc_column_text][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Initiate” heading_tag=”h4″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””]To align on the strategic intent of the Critical Thinking Project and sponsorship requirements for a successful training engagement.[/ultimate_heading][vc_column_text]
- Align on goals and priorities of the project
- Conduct sponsor alignment session(s)
- Develop project strategy and approach
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[/vc_column_text][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Evaluate” heading_tag=”h4″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””]To assess the current critical thinking skills of each participant, determine gaps and identify solutions based on the Five Pillars process.[/ultimate_heading][vc_column_text]
- Complete critical thinking assessment
- Conduct gap analysis
- Conduct Disc assessments
- Create profiles
- Develop summary reports
- Share individual results with participants
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[/vc_column_text][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Execute” heading_tag=”h4″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””]Deliver experiential training to so participants effectively demonstrate improved critical thinking capabilities based on the use of the Five Pillars Process.[/ultimate_heading][vc_column_text]
- Customize training plan
- Conduct The Five Pillars training
- Review individual game plans
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[/vc_column_text][ultimate_heading main_heading=”Sustain” heading_tag=”h4″ alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””]To maintain the behaviors and thinking skills so today’s youth are capable of effectively solving problems and making good decisions well beyond their time at your institution.[/ultimate_heading][vc_column_text]
- Adopt Kirkpatrick’s Chain of Evidence approach
- Execute post-training engagement and sustained behavior model
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