In this course, students will learn develop their ability to analyze and evaluate information.

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Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will boost their performance with an increase in their decision-making ability.

1

  • Getting Started

  • Icebreaker
    Housekeeping Items
    The Parking Lot
    Workshop Objectives
2

  • Components of Critical Thinking

  • Applying Reason
    Open Mindedness
    Analysis
    Logic
    Case Study
3

  • Non-Linear Thinking

  • Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
    Don't Jump to Conclusions
    Expect and Initiate Change
    Being Ready to Adapt
    Case Study
4

  • Logical Thinking

  • Ask the Right Questions
    Organize the Data
    Evaluate the Information
    Draw Conclusions
    Case Study
5

  • Critical Thinkers (I)

  • Active Listening
    Be Curious
    Be Disciplined
    Be Humble
    Case Study
6

  • Critical Thinkers (II)

  • Seeing the Big Picture
    Objectivity
    Using Your Emotions
    Being Self-Aware
    Case Study
7

  • Evaluate Information

  • Making Assumptions
    Watch out for Bias
    Ask Clarifying Questions
    SWOT Analysis
    Case Study
8

  • Benefits of Critical thinking

  • Being More Persuasive
    Better Communication
    Better Problem Solving
    Increased Emotional Intelligence
    Case Study
9

  • Changing Your Perspective

  • Limitations of Your Point of View
    Considering Others Viewpoint
    Influences on Bias
    When New Information Arrives
    Case Study
10

  • Problem Solving

  • Identify Inconsistencies
    Trust Your Instincts
    Asking Why?
    Evaluate the Solution(s)
    Case Study
11

  • Putting It All Together

  • Retaining Your New Skills
    Reflect and Learn From Mistakes
    Always Ask Questions
    Practicing Critical Thinking
    Case Study
12

  • Wrapping Up

  • Words from the Wise
    Review of Parking Lot
    Lessons Learned
    Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations

Audience

This course is intended for individuals who want to become more rational and disciplined thinkers.

Language

English

Prerequisites

There are no rerequisites for this course.

$395

Length: 1.0 day (8 hours)

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12
Feb
Monday
9:00 AM ET -
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