Critical Thinking & Decision Making

Price
$1,150.00 USD

Duration
2 Days

 

Delivery Methods
Virtual Instructor Led
Private Group

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Course Objectives

  • Define critical and non-critical thinking.
  • Prepare and present powerful arguments.
  • Identify your critical thinking style(s), including areas of strength and improvement.
  • Discuss thinking styles
  • left/right brain thinking and whole-brain thinking.
  • Examine and practice the critical thinking process.
  • Improve key critical thinking skills, including active listening and questioning.
  • Use analytical thought systems and creative thinking techniques.
  • Barriers to good decision making and explore how to get around them.
  • Analyze information to clearly describe problems, differentiate between facts and information.
  • Learn to clearly explain why something is a particular way.
  • Dealing with Assumptions and how they can be a major impediment to critical thinking.
  • Common sense: an overlooked thinking tool.
  • Learn necessary skills for critical thinking: questions, research, and active listening.
  • Think creatively to contribute to the team solution.
  • Implement, evaluate, and follow a plan for making decisions.

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    Agenda

    1 - Understanding Critical Thinking

    2 - The Critical Thinking Process

    3 - Dealing with Assumptions

    4 - Critical and Creative Thought Systems

    5 - Making Decisions

    6 - The Problem Solving Model & Toolkit

    7 - Making Good Group Decisions

    8 - Analyzing and Selecting Solutions

    9 - Planning and Organizing

     

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