Critical Thinking

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This program is intended for all Supervisors and Managers who have responsibility to develop their staff.
LEARNING OUTCOMES

• Components of Critical Thinking
• Non-Linear Thinking
• Logical Thinking
• Critical Thinkers
• Evaluate Information
• Benefits of Critical thinking
• Changing Your Perspective
• Problem Solving

COURSE OVERVIEW & CONTENT

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.

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.

• Components Of Critical Thinking

• Applying Reason
• Open Mindedness
• Analysis
• Logic

• Non-Linear Thinking

• Step Out Of Your Comfort Zone
• Do Not Jump To Conclusions
• Expect And Initiate Change
• Being Ready To Adapt

• Logical Thinking

• Ask The Right Questions
• Organize The Data
• Evaluate The Information
• Draw Conclusions

• Critical Thinkers

• Active Listening
• Be Curious
• Be Disciplined
• Be Humble
• Seeing The Big Picture
• Objectivity
• Using Your Emotions
• Being Self-Aware

• Evaluate Information

• Making Assumptions
• Watch Out For Bias
• Ask Clarifying Questions
• SWOT Analysis

• Benefits Of Critical Thinking

• Being More Persuasive
• Better Communication
• Better Problem Solving
• Increased Emotional Intelligence

• Changing Your Perspective

• Limitations Of Your Point Of View
• Considering Others Viewpoint
• Influences On Bias
• When New Information Arrives

• Problem Solving

• Identify Inconsistencies
• Trust Your Instincts
• Asking Why?
• Evaluate The Solution(S)
• Case Study
• Module Ten: Review Questions

• Putting It All Together

• Retaining Your New Skills
• Reflect And Learn From Mistakes
• Always Ask Questions
• Practicing Critical Thinking

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

• Group Discussions
• Group & Individual Exercises
• Presentations
• Case Studies
• Self-Assessments
• Action Plan

DELEGATE FEEDBACK:

“The programme was suitable for different level of functions within an organization.”

Mr Charles, Operation Manager