Overview:
This program is designed to help participants enhance their ability to think critically and solve problems creatively in the workplace. Through interactive sessions, participants will learn techniques to analyze situations logically, generate innovative solutions, and make better decisions.
Objectives:
Develop critical thinking skills for analyzing problems and making informed decisions.
Learn creative problem-solving techniques to generate innovative solutions.
Enhance collaboration and decision-making in teams.
Apply critical thinking and creativity to real-world business challenges.
Course Curriculum
Day 1 | |||
Session 1 | |||
The Core of Critical Thinking | |||
Definition of critical thinking. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Characteristics of critical thinkers. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
The importance of clarity, accuracy, and precision in thinking. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Session 2 | |||
Analyzing Information and Identifying Bias | |||
Distinguishing between facts, opinions, and assumptions. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Identifying bias in data and decision-making processes. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Using evidence to support conclusions. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Session 3 | |||
Logical Reasoning and Decision Making | |||
Deductive and inductive reasoning. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Avoiding logical fallacies in decision making Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Structured thinking models. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Session 4 | |||
Asking the Right Questions | |||
The Socratic method: questioning to get to the root of the problem. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Asking open-ended vs. closed-ended questions. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Probing for clarity, relevance, and depth. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Session 5 | |||
Overcoming Cognitive Biases | |||
Common cognitive biases (confirmation bias, anchoring bias, etc.). Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Strategies for avoiding biases in decision making. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Day 2 | |||
Session 6 | |||
Introduction to Creative Problem Solving | |||
The importance of creativity in problem-solving. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Difference between critical thinking and creative thinking. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
The creative problem-solving process (CPS model: Clarify, Ideate, Develop, Implement). Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Session 7 | |||
Mind Mapping and Visualization Techniques | |||
How mind mapping boosts creativity. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Using visualization tools for complex problem-solving. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Session 8 | |||
Combining Critical Thinking and Creativity | |||
When to use critical vs creative thinking. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Combining analysis with innovation to produce optimal solutions. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Session 9 | |||
Solving Real-World Problems (Team Challenge) | |||
Teams are presented with a real-world business scenario and must work together to apply critical thinking and creative problem-solving strategies. Details | 00:00:00 | ||
Session 10 | |||
Final Reflection & QA |
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