0082 - Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking provides participants with the skills to approach problems critically, as well as recognize the power of open-mindedness and altering perspectives, in order to make the best choices.

Workshop Objectives

• Define critical thinking
• Understand the critical thinking process
• Identify the role of logic, and reasoning
• Recognize benefits and barriers to critical thinking
• Identify characteristics of a critical thinker
• Evaluate information using critical thinking skills
• Recognize ways to improve skills
• Explore and revise perspective, when necessary
• Comprehend problem solving abilities

• Understanding Critical Thinking   
  • Defining Critical Thinking   
  • Importance of a Critical Approach   
  • When to Think Critically   
  • The Role of Logic   
  • Applying Reason   
• Critical Thinking Process    
  • Observation    
  • Analysis    
  • Inference    
  • Communication    
  • Problem Solving    
• The Benefits   
  • Increases Happiness    
  • Better Decision Making    
  • Improved Communication    
  • Develop the Power of Persuasion    
  • Fosters Team Building    
• Characteristics of a Critical Thinker    
  • Self-Awareness    
  • Self-Discipline    
  • Curiosity    
  • Creativity    
  • Humility    
• Improving Your Skills 
  • Practice Active Listening    
  • Ask Questions    
  • Break Down the Problems    
  • Be Mindful of Emotions    
  • Think For Yourself    
  • Visual Mapping    
  • Keep an Open Mind    
  • Get Involved    
  • Participate in Games    
  • Improving Sleep Quality    
• Evaluating the Information    
  • Avoid Assumptions    
  • Watch out for the Bias    
  • Consider Clarifying Questions    
  • SWOT Analysis    
  • Review All Possibilities    
• The Barriers    
  • Time and Pressure    
  • Insufficient Knowledge    
  • Close-Minded    
  • Drone Mentality    
  • Groupthink Mentality    
• Changing Your Perspective   
  • Alter Your Point of View    
  • Be Objective    
  • Thinking in Reverse    
  • Consider the Consequences    
  • Identify Inconsistencies   
• Putting It All Together    
  • Stages of Development    
  • Think About Your Thinking    
  • Reflect and Learn from Mistakes    
  • Remember Your Goals    
  • Think, But Don’t Overthink