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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Foundations of Critical Thinking
- Defining critical thinking
- The role of critical thinking in personal and professional life
- Common obstacles to effective thinking
Cognitive Biases and Logical Fallacies
- Various types of cognitive biases and their effect on decision-making
- Identifying and preventing logical fallacies
- Tactics to reduce bias in thought processes
Methodologies and Frameworks for Critical Thinking
- The Socratic questioning approach
- Utilizing the RED Model (Recognize assumptions, Evaluate arguments, Draw conclusions)
- Root cause analysis and the 5 Whys technique
Leveraging Critical Thinking for Decision-Making
- Models and frameworks for decision-making
- Critical assessment of evidence and sources
- Integrating intuition with analytical rigor in decisions
Strategies for Problem-Solving
- Accurately identifying and defining problems
- Brainstorming methods for generating creative solutions
- Assessing and choosing optimal solutions
Practical Applications and Case Studies
- Applying critical thinking tools to analyze case studies
- Collaborative activities to resolve complex scenarios
- Reflection on individual decision-making experiences
Conclusion and Future Steps
Requirements
- A desire to develop analytical and decision-making competencies
- Familiarity with professional or academic problem-solving contexts
- Willingness to participate in discussions and critical analysis activities
Target Audience
- Professionals aiming to elevate strategic thinking and decision-making skills
- Managers and team leaders looking to boost team-based problem-solving effectiveness
Testimonials (1)
Provided and explained very clearly a lot of foundational concepts, which fit well with the team's level of learning. The exercises were very engaging and I believe my team were comfortable and participated very well. Coordinating with the trainer as well was very seamless.
