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Critical Thinking Fundamentals Training Course

Formats ⟩  Live Virtual: 4 hrs./1 Day  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./1 Day

Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally, deduce consequences, and use information to solve problems. We will teach you how to think clearly and rationally. You will learn to evaluate arguments solve problems systematically, and apply logic, reasoning, and intellectual standards to enhance work processes, create alternative solutions, and improve decision-making.

Learning Objectives »

  • Apply higher levels of thought.
  • Identify, construct, and evaluate arguments.
  • Detect inconsistencies and mistakes in reasoning.
  • Create a broader range of solutions.
  • Logically breakdown and solve problems.
  • Better anticipate the impacts of decisions.

Format #2 ⟩  Live Virtual: 4 hrs./day, 2 Days  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./day, 2 Days

Expanded training is available with added objectives, activities, and business scenarios.

Course Agenda

The Discipline of Critical Thinking

  1. The Broad Brush of Thinking
  2. Origins of Critical Thinking
  3. Critical Thinking in Business
  4. Elements of Critical Thinking
  5. Dispositions Toward Critical Thinking

Reasoning

  1. Statements and Arguments
  2. Fallacies
  3. Elements of Reasoning

Evaluating and Analyzing

  1. Evaluative Questions
  2. Universal Intellectual Standards

Problem Solving and Decision Making

  1. Problem-Solving Defined
  2. Decision-Making Defined
  3. Elements of Decision-Making
  4. Evidence-Based Decision-Making
  5. Lateral Thinking
  6. Rules of Brainstorming
  7. What is Decision-Making?
  8. Six Thinking Hats
Smiling African American mentor or coach make flipchart presentation for diverse employees, excited black presenter present project on whiteboard, coworkers laugh having fun at casual briefing - Principles of Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking Fundamentals Training Course

Formats ⟩  Live Virtual: 4 hrs./1 Day  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./1 Day

Critical thinking is the ability to think clearly and rationally, deduce consequences, and use information to solve problems. We will teach you how to think clearly and rationally. You will learn to evaluate arguments solve problems systematically, and apply logic, reasoning, and intellectual standards to enhance work processes, create alternative solutions, and improve decision-making.

Learning Objectives »

  • Apply higher levels of thought.
  • Identify, construct, and evaluate arguments.
  • Detect inconsistencies and mistakes in reasoning.
  • Create a broader range of solutions.
  • Logically breakdown and solve problems.
  • Better anticipate the impacts of decisions.

Format #2 ⟩  Live Virtual: 4 hrs./day, 2 Days  |  In-Person: 6 hrs./day, 2 Days

Expanded training is available with added objectives, activities, and business scenarios.

Course Agenda

The Discipline of Critical Thinking

  1. The Broad Brush of Thinking
  2. Origins of Critical Thinking
  3. Critical Thinking in Business
  4. Elements of Critical Thinking
  5. Dispositions Toward Critical Thinking

Reasoning

  1. Statements and Arguments
  2. Fallacies
  3. Elements of Reasoning

Evaluating and Analyzing

  1. Evaluative Questions
  2. Universal Intellectual Standards

Problem Solving and Decision Making

  1. Problem-Solving Defined
  2. Decision-Making Defined
  3. Elements of Decision-Making
  4. Evidence-Based Decision-Making
  5. Lateral Thinking
  6. Rules of Brainstorming
  7. What is Decision-Making?
  8. Six Thinking Hats
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