Critical Thinking Workshop
Course Duration 1 Day
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 analyse 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 minimises 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.
Course Objectives
At the end of the course participants will be able to :
- Understand the components of critical thinking
- Utilize non-linear thinking
- Use logical thinking
- Recognize what it means to be a critical thinker
- Evaluate information using critical thinking skills
- Identify the benefits of critical thinking
- Revise perspective, when necessary
- Comprehend problem solving abilities
Course Outline
Components of Critical Thinking
Applying Reason
Open Mindedness
Analysis
Logic
Non-Linear Thinking
Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
Don’t Jump to Conclusions
Expect and Initiate Change
Being Ready to Adapt
Logical Thinking
Ask the Right Questions
Organize the Data
Evaluate the Information
Drawing Conclusions
Critical Thinkers (I)
Seeing the Big Picture
Objectivity
Using Your Emotions
Being Self-Aware
Evaluate the Information
Making Assumptions
Watch out for the Bias
Ask for 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)
Putting It All Together
Retaining Your New Skills
Reflect and Learn From Mistakes
Always Ask Questions
Practicing Critical Thinking
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