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