Critical Thinking: Make strategic decisions with confidence

Solving problems. Evaluating options. Choosing direction. You need to be adept at critical thinking every day on the job. Learn how to tell the difference between effective and ineffective methods of thought. When you can show that your decisions are based on sound reasoning, you give yourself an unbeatable advantage as a leader or a rising star.

Duration: 1 Day | Location : Online

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Virtual Interactive Lecturer-led Teaching (VILT)

Virtual instruction environments are designed to simulate the traditional classroom or learning experience. Instructor-led training is still the number one delivery method of choice because it allows you to interact and discuss the training material, either individually or in a group setting, and you gain access to expert knowledge from certified instructors. This form of guided learning is impactful and produces positive learning outcomes. Day, evening and Saturday classes are offered.

Course Content

Part 1: Understanding Critical vs. Noncritical Thinking

The Case for Critical Thinking
Recognize Deceptive Reasoning
Detect Emotional Manipulation
Styles of Noncritical Thinking
Critical Thinking Styles
Become a Critical Thinker
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Part 2: Recognizing and Evaluating Arguments

Define Arguments
Step 1: Pinpoint Issues
Step 2: Identify Arguments
Step 3: Seek Clarity
Step 4: Understand Context
Step 5: Find Credibility
Step 6: Look for Consistency
Step 7: Judge Arguments
Present Ideas Powerfully
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Part 3: Developing and Evaluating Explanations

Explanations vs. Arguments
Formulate Explanations
Element 1: Gather Information
Element 2: Process Information
Element 3: Develop Hypotheses
Element 4: Test Hypotheses
Ask Discovery Questions
Challenge Assumptions
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