Critical thinking is vital to any kind of success, including your career and beyond. Simply put, critical thinking is a questioning approach to form a judgment or conclusion. It encourages reflective and independent thinking to guide us through the hundreds of decisions that we make throughout a week. Having these skills provides you with the best chance of making an informed decision. Everything and anything can be a subject to question with critical thinking.
As problems are bound to come up in any organization, its 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 workshop will provide you 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.Please login.
Curriculum
- 11 Sections
- 11 Lessons
- 8 Hours
- Understanding Critical ThinkingUnderstanding Critical Thinking involves analyzing information objectively, evaluating evidence, recognizing biases, and making reasoned judgments. It promotes problem-solving, decision-making, and effective communication by fostering open-mindedness and logical reasoning.1
- The Critical Thinking ProcessThe Critical Thinking Process involves identifying the problem, gathering information, analyzing data, evaluating evidence, considering alternatives, and making reasoned decisions. It requires reflection, logical reasoning, and continuous questioning for improvement.1
- The BenefitsThe benefits of Critical Thinking include better decision-making, enhanced problem-solving, improved communication, increased creativity, and reduced biases. It fosters adaptability, logical reasoning, and more informed, objective judgments in various situations.1
- Characteristics of a Critical ThinkerA critical thinker is open-minded, analytical, curious, objective, and self-aware. They question assumptions, evaluate evidence, consider multiple perspectives, and make logical, well-reasoned decisions based on facts.1
- Improving Your Skills (I)Improving critical thinking skills involves practicing active listening, asking probing questions, analyzing assumptions, evaluating evidence, considering different viewpoints, reflecting on decisions, and continually challenging your thinking for better outcomes.1
- Improving Your Skills (II)To further improve critical thinking skills, engage in thoughtful discussions, read diverse materials, seek feedback, practice problem-solving, refine reasoning techniques, develop emotional intelligence, and apply critical thinking consistently in everyday situations.1
- Evaluating the InformationEvaluating information involves assessing its accuracy, relevance, credibility, and bias. A critical thinker cross-checks sources, identifies assumptions, examines evidence, and determines whether the information supports logical conclusions.1
- The BarriersBarriers to critical thinking include cognitive biases, emotional influences, lack of relevant knowledge, groupthink, over-reliance on authority, resistance to change, and poor communication, all of which hinder objective analysis and decision-making.1
- Changing Your PerspectiveChanging your perspective in critical thinking involves challenging assumptions, considering alternative viewpoints, embracing open-mindedness, and reflecting on biases. This broadens understanding, improves decision-making, and fosters more balanced, objective conclusions.1
- Putting It All TogetherPutting it all together means combining analysis, evaluation, questioning, and open-mindedness. Use critical thinking to assess information, challenge assumptions, make reasoned decisions, and improve problem-solving skills across various contexts.1
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