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C035 — Critical Thinking

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Course Modules

Module One: Getting Started
• Icebreaker
• Housekeeping Items
• The Parking Lot
• Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Understanding Critical Thinking
• Defining Critical Thinking
• Importance of a Critical Approach
• When to Think Critically
• The Role of Logic
• Applying Reason
• Practical Illustration
• Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: The Critical Thinking Process
• Observation
• Analysis
• Inference
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Practical Illustration
• Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: The Benefits
• Increases Happiness
• Better Decision Making
• Improved Communication
• Develop the Power of Persuasion
• Fosters Team Building
• Practical Illustration
• Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Characteristics of a Critical Thinker
• Self-Awareness
• Self-Discipline
• Curiosity
• Creativity
• Humility
• Practical Illustration
• Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Improving Your Skills (I)
• Practice Active Listening
• Ask Questions
• Break Down the Problems
• Be Mindful of Emotions
• Think For Yourself
• Practical Illustration
• Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Improving Your Skills (II)
• Visual Mapping
• Keep an Open Mind
• Get Involved
• Participate in Games
• Improving Sleep Quality
• Practical Illustration
• Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Evaluating the Information
• Avoid Assumptions
• Watch out for the Bias
• Consider Clarifying Questions
• SWOT Analysis
• Review All Possibilities
• Practical Illustration
• Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: The Barriers
• Time and Pressure
• Insufficient Knowledge
• Close-Minded
• Drone Mentality
• Groupthink Mentality
• Practical Illustration
• Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Changing Your Perspective
• Alter Your Point of View
• Be Objective
• Thinking in Reverse
• Consider the Consequences
• Identify Inconsistencies
• Practical Illustration
• Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: 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 Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
• Words from the Wise
• Review of Parking Lot
• Lessons Learned
• Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

About This Course

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, 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 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.