Critical Thinking In The Workplace

Critical Thinking is the ability to think reasonably, detaching yourself from personal bias, and emotional responses

What you'll learn
• 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
Requirements
No prerequisites necessary
Description
We live in a knowledge based society, and the more critical you think the better your knowledge will be. Critical Thinking provides you with the skills to analyze and evaluate information so that you are able to obtain the greatest amount of knowledge from it. It provides the best chance of making the correct decision, and minimizes damages if a mistake does occur.There is value in thinking critically in every aspect of your life. From making decisions in your personal life, to interrogating the media you consume, to assessing your work with a critical eye, applying critical thinking is an essential skill everyone should be trying to hone.At your workplace, critical thinking can distinguish you as a leader, and a valuable mind to bounce ideas off. It can help improve the quality of your work, and the perception those higher up the chain have of you.Critical Thinking will lead to being a more rational and disciplined thinker. It will reduce your prejudice and bias which will provide you a better understanding of your environment. This workshop will provide you the skills to evaluate, identify, and distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information. It will lead you to be more productive in your career, and provide a great skill in your everyday life.

Overview

Section 1: Critical Thinking in the Workplace

Lecture 1 Getting Started

Lecture 2 Components of Critical Thinking

Lecture 3 Non-Linear Thinking

Lecture 4 Critical Thinking (I)

Lecture 5 Logical Thinking

Lecture 6 Critical Thinking (II)

Lecture 7 Evaluate the Information

Lecture 8 Benefits of Critical Thinking

Lecture 9 Change Your Perspective

Lecture 10 Problem Solving

Lecture 11 Putting It All Together

Lecture 12 Closing Comments

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