Throughout history, astute people have been concerned with the art and science of inquisitive thinking. In the 21st century, the ability to engage in reflective thought has been viewed as a fundamental characteristic of an independent person and as a skill for an increasingly wide range of jobs. As a result, this is a significant way to gain a competitive advantage in career and organization development. This seven-hour course takes critical thinking skills and techniques and makes them accessible to all employees.
Critical Thinking Skills E-Course
$249.00
Description
Throughout history, astute people have been concerned with the art and science of inquisitive thinking. In the 21st century, the ability to engage in reflective thought has been viewed as a fundamental characteristic of an independent person and as a skill for an increasingly wide range of jobs. As a result, this is a significant way to gain a competitive advantage in career and organization development. This seven-hour course takes critical thinking skills and techniques and makes them accessible to all employees. The Critical Thinking course is presented on a flash drive so it can be used as many times as needed. This is the complete program as available through the online training module.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be better prepared to…
- Evaluate the reasoning in an argument and determine its validity
- Make complex decisions with more efficiency and effectiveness
- Make a multi-perspective view of an issue for better decisions
- Use creative thinking techniques to expand the possibilities of viable solutions
Course Outline:
- Thinking Map – An approach to critical thinking especially suited for evaluating the validity of statements and conclusions
- Grid Analysis – An approach to decision making especially suited for evaluating complex situations involving many alternatives and factors
- Lateral Thinking – An approach to organizational problems especially suited for breaking down “silo” thinking
- Action Plan
