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Critical Thinking is vital to any kind of success, and this course is designed to support participants in developing these skills. 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.

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 one's perspective in order to make the best choices.

Course Objectives:

• Define critical thinking
• Understand the critical thinking process
• Identify the role of logic and reasoning
• Recognize benefits and barriers to critical thinking
• Identify characteristics of a critical thinker
• Evaluate information using critical thinking skills
• Recognize ways to improve skills
• Explore and revise perspective, when necessary
• Comprehend problem solving abilities

Course Outline:



Critical Thinking

Module One: Understanding Critical Thinking

• Defining Critical Thinking

• Importance of a Critical Approach

• When to Think Critically

• The Role of Logic

• Applying Reason

• Practical Illustration

• Module One: Review Questions

Module Two: The Critical Thinking Process

• Observation

• Analysis

• Inference

• Communication

• Problem Solving

• Practical Illustration

• Module Two: Review Questions

Module Three: The Benefits

• Increased Happiness

• Better Decision Making

• Improved Communication

• Develop the Power of Persuasion

• Fosters Team Building

• Practical Illustration

• Module Three: Review Questions

Module Four: Characteristics of a Critical Thinker

• Self-Awareness

• Self-Discipline

• Curiosity

• Creativity

• Humility

• Practical Illustration

• Module Four: Review Questions

Module Five: Improving Your Skills (I)

• Practice Active Listening

• Ask Questions

• Break Down the Problems

• Be Mindful of Emotions

• Think For Yourself

• Practical Illustration

• Module Five: Review Questions

Module Six: Improving Your Skills (II)

• Visual Mapping

• Keep an Open Mind

• Get Involved

• Participate in Games

• Improving Sleep Quality

• Practical Illustration

• Module Six: Review Questions

Module Seven: Evaluating the Information

• Avoid Assumptions

• Examine unconscious Bias

• Consider Clarifying Questions

• SWOT Analysis

• Review All Possibilities

• Practical Illustration

• Module Seven: Review Questions

Module Eight: The Barriers

• Time and Pressure

• Insufficient Knowledge

• Close-Minded

• Drone Mentality

• Groupthink Mentality

• Practical Illustration

• Module Eight: Review Questions

Module Nine: Changing Your Perspective

• Alter Your Point of View

• Be Objective

• Thinking in Reverse

• Consider the Consequences

• Identify Inconsistencies

• Practical Illustration

• Module Nine: Review Questions

Module Ten: Putting It All Together

• Stages of Development

• Think About Your Thinking

• Reflect and Learn from Mistakes

• Remember Your Goals

• Think, But Don’t Overthink

• Practical Illustration

• Module Ten: Review Questions

Module Eleven: Assignment Review / Wrap Up