Critical Thinking Course

Description

In today’s complex and rapidly evolving business landscape, the ability to think critically is a crucial skill for leaders at all levels. Whether you’re navigating a crisis, making strategic decisions, or driving innovation, the way you analyze information, evaluate options, and draw conclusions can have a profound impact on your organization’s success.

This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, techniques, and practical tools to enhance your critical thinking skills as a leader. You will learn how to recognize and overcome cognitive biases, apply logical reasoning, evaluate evidence and arguments, and make sound judgments in the face of uncertainty and ambiguity.

Throughout the course, we will explore proven strategies used by effective leaders to tackle complex problems, challenge assumptions, and make well-reasoned decisions. You will discover how to structure your thinking process, ask probing questions, and consider multiple perspectives to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the issues at hand.

Moreover, you will have opportunities to practice and refine your critical thinking skills through interactive exercises, case studies, and simulations. You’ll engage in thoughtful discussions with your peers, allowing you to learn from diverse viewpoints and experiences.

By the end of this course, you will have gained the mindset, skills, and confidence to approach leadership challenges with a more analytical, open-minded, and creative approach. You’ll be better equipped to navigate the complexities of your role, make sound decisions under pressure, and foster a culture of critical thinking within your team and organization.

Whether you’re an experienced executive or an emerging leader, the critical thinking skills you acquire will serve you throughout your career, enabling you to drive better outcomes, inspire innovation, and lead with greater impact and resilience.

In this course, we will apply critical thinking skills to make sound decisions and solve problems effectively as a leader.

To meet this overall objective, we will:

• IDENTIFY common cognitive biases and logical fallacies that hinder critical thinking
• ANALYZE information and arguments using logical reasoning and evidence-based thinking
• DEVELOP effective problem-solving strategies using critical thinking techniques
• COMMUNICATE ideas and decisions clearly and persuasively using critical thinking skills
• FOSTER a culture of critical thinking within the organization

The course material is intended to be taught in-person or virtually (e.g., Zoom, Teams) and includes:

• a leader’s guide/lesson plan
• a student workbook with exercises
• a presentation of 64 slides
• a 10-question quiz with answer key

All course materials can be modified once purchased.