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Critical Thinking [New]

Critical Thinking [New]

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About this Course

As problems are bound to come up in any organization, it’s important to know how to address these challenges with good reasoning and logic. Utilizing your critical thinking skills will lead you toward being a more rational and disciplined thinker. This Critical Thinking workshop will provide learners the skills to approach problems critically, as well as recognize the power of open-mindedness and altering your perspective, in order to make the best choices.

Course Outline

Module One: Getting Started

  • Icebreaker
  • Housekeeping Items
  • The Parking Lot
  • Workshop Objectives

Module Two: Components of Critical Thinking

  • Applying Reason
  • Open Mindedness
  • Analysis
  • Logic
  • Case Study
  • Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: Non-Linear Thinking

  • Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
  • Don't Jump to Conclusions
  • Expect and Initiate Change
  • Being Ready to Adapt
  • Case Study
  • Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Logical Thinking

  • Ask the Right Questions
  • Organize the Data
  • Evaluate the Information
  • Draw Conclusions
  • Case Study
  • Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Critical Thinkers (I)

  • Active Listening
  • Be Curious
  • Be Disciplined
  • Be Humble
  • Case Study
  • Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Critical Thinkers (II)

  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Objectivity
  • Using Your Emotions
  • Being Self-Aware
  • Case Study
  • Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Evaluate Information

  • Making Assumptions
  • Watch out for Bias
  • Ask Clarifying Questions
  • SWOT Analysis
  • Case Study
  • Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: Benefits of Critical thinking

  • Being More Persuasive
  • Better Communication
  • Better Problem Solving
  • Increased Emotional Intelligence
  • Case Study
  • Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Changing Your Perspective

  • Limitations of Your Point of View
  • Considering Others Viewpoint
  • Influences on Bias
  • When New Information Arrives
  • Case Study
  • Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Problem Solving

  • Identify Inconsistencies
  • Trust Your Instincts
  • Asking Why?
  • Evaluate the Solution(s)
  • Case Study
  • Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Putting It All Together

  • Retaining Your New Skills
  • Reflect and Learn From Mistakes
  • Always Ask Questions
  • Practicing Critical Thinking
  • Case Study
  • Module Eleven: Review Questions

Module Twelve: Wrapping Up

  • Words from the Wise
  • Review of Parking Lot
  • Lessons Learned
  • Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations