Learning Objectives Learn to Use Critical Thinking Skills to Arrive at Better Decisions More Confidently and Determine What Matters Most in Meeting Business Challenges Learn to Use Critical Thinking Skills and Tools to Examine the Information, Knowledge You Have, Accurately Understand Situations from Multiple Perspectives, and Take Appropriate Action
SESSION ONE
Critical Thinking in Business
Define Critical Thinking
Describe Characteristics of Effective Critical Thinkers
Relate the Role of Critical Thinking in Meeting Business Challenges
The RED Model of Critical Thinking
Identify the Skill Areas of the Critical Thinking Process
Recognize and Use Skills That Support the Critical Thinking Process
SESSION TWO
Appraising Your Critical Thinking Skills
Recognize the Value of Gaining Insight into Your Critical Thinking Skills
Review Feedback on Your “My Thinking StylesTM” Assessment
Understand the Connection Between Your Individual Thinking Style and the RED Approach to Critical Thinking
Applying Critical Thinking Skills and Tools
Practice Using Critical Thinking Skills and Techniques in a Real Business Situation
Identify Personal Situations Where Critical Thinking Can Be Used
Select Tools for Using Critical Thinking Skills
SESSION THREE
Developing Organizational Awareness and Managing Relationships
Understand the Attributes Associated with Organizational Awareness and Managing Relationships
Anticipate Interpersonal Strategies You Will Need to Implement Critical Thinking at Work
Implementing Your New Knowledge and Skills
Anticipate Pitfalls You May Encounter as a Critical Thinker
Create an Action Plan for Development of Critical Thinking Skills s