Critical Thinking Skills (2 Days)
Overview:
It’s not an exaggeration to say that the quality of your life largely depends on the quality of the decisions you make.
Amazingly, the average person makes 35,000 conscious decisions every day!
Imagine how much better things could be if there was a tool that ensured you were making the best possible decisions, day in and day out?
Well, there is and it’s called critical thinking.
Learning to master the skills of critical thinking can have a profound impact on nearly every aspect of your life.
Workshop Objectives
Understand the components of critical thinking
· Utilize non-linear thinking
· Use logical thinking
· Recognize what it means to be a critical thinker
· Evaluate information using critical thinking skills
· Identify the benefits of critical thinking
· Revise perspective, when necessary
· Comprehend problem solving abilities
Pre-Assignment Review:
The purpose of the Pre-Assignment is to get participants thinking about critical thinking. What are some characteristics you see in a leader with critical thinking? What are you most impressed about them?
Target audience:
All Leaders and Potential Leaders
Course Outline
Module 1: Components of Critical Thinking
Applying Reason
Open Mindedness
Analysis
Logic
Module 2: Non-Linear Thinking
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Don’t Jump to Conclusions
Expect and Initiate Change
Being Ready to Adapt
Module 3: Logical Thinking
Ask the Right Questions
Organise the Data
Evaluate the Information
Draw Conclusions
Module 4: Critical Thinkers (I)
Active Listening
Be Curious
Be Disciplined
Be Humble
Module 5: Critical Thinkers (II)
Seeing the Big Picture
Objectivity
Using Your Emotions
Being Self-Aware
Module 6: Evaluate the Information
Making Assumptions
Watch out for the Bias
Ask Clarifying Questions
SWOT Analysis
Module 7: Benefits of Critical Thinking
Being More Persuasive
Better Communication
Better Problem Solving
Increased Emotional Intelligence
Module 8: Changing Your Perspective
Limitations of Your Point of View
Considering Others Viewpoint
Influences on Bias
When New Information Arrives
Module 9:Problem Solving
Identify Inconsistencies
Trust Your Instincts
Asking Why
Evaluate the Solution(s)
Module 10: Putting It All Together
Retaining Your New Skills
Reflect and Learn From Mistakes
Always Ask Questions
Practicing Critical Thinking
Module 11: Wrapping Up
Lessons Learned
Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
Live Workshop: 2 Days (Recommended) or 1Day (Compact)
The ideal group size for this course is:
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Minimum: 5 Participants (10% corporate Discount)
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Maximum: 15 Participants (10 and above participants 20% Corporate Discount)
Course Delivery Format
Face to Face (@ Client's Premises) or Zoom