Programs

How You Will Benefit

• Utilize critical thinking skills when making business decisions
• Be able to quickly identify and frame the problem, solve the problem and enable action through organizational awareness and relationship management
• Discover 7 ways to spot a weak argument
• Know how to translate abstract ideas into more tangible and actionable items
• Identify 8 barriers to effective critical thinking
• Minimize the impact of job pressures on your thinking processes
• React with curiosity instead of emotion

What You Will Cover

LESSON 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

LESSON 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

LESSON THREE

Applying Critical Thinking Skills and Tools (cont’d)

• 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

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

Who Should Attend

All business professionals who want to enhance their thinking processes to achieve better results in business.

Note: Before attending this session, you will receive a link to the online “My Thinking Styles” assessment. You must complete the assessment to participate fully in this seminar.