Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking is a hands-on training programme, highly interactive with exercises and role plays. The programme will be led by an experienced facilitator with former management experience in international companies.

5 Programme Modules:

1 - Recognising the Value of Using Critical Thinking in Business

• Defining critical thinking

• Characteristics of effective critical thinkers

• The role of critical thinking in meeting business challenges

2 - A Critical Thinking Process

• Using a framework to relate critical thinking to business challenges

• Describing critical thinking using the RED (Recognise assumptions, Evaluate arguments, Draw conclusions) Model

• Positioning the RED Model within a critical thinking framework

3 - Obtaining Feedback on Your Critical Thinking Skills

• Recognising the value of gaining insight into one’s critical thinking skills

• Relating critical thinking skills to other business skills

• Uses for the "My Thinking Styles" assessment

• "My Thinking Styles" Development Report

• Your personal "Thinking Styles" Development Report

4 - A Context for Critical Thinking

• Identifying personal situations where critical thinking has been and could be used

• Selecting techniques for using critical thinking skills and the RED model

• Relating insight from your "Thinking Styles" report and feedback to a personal critical thinking situation

5 - Applying Critical Thinking Tools and Skills in Business Situations

• Practising using critical thinking skills and techniques in a real business situation

• Initial action plan for development of critical thinking skills