Making Better Decisions Through Critical Thinking

Who is the course for?

This course is for business leaders who want to develop their thinking processes to achieve better results. This course aims to help develop and improve these critical thinking skills.  

Skill Level

Foundational

Time Committment

Weekly Time Committment

60 Minutes/Week

Duration

No. of Weeks

5

Leader Behaviors

This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:

Course Overview

This course presents basic concepts of critical thinking and how it benefits you in your professional as well as personal life. We will be discussing the role of curiosity and the concept of Johari Window. We will also learn the Six-step Systematic Process of Critical Thinking and apply the relevant question to better understand the process. Finally, we will be looking at the value of data in making better decisions. 

Completing this course will help you:

  • Define critical thinking and its benefits.
  • Discuss the role of curiosity and the Johari Window.
  • List the Six-step Systematic Process of Critical Thinking (two sessions).
  • Explain the value of data in the critical thinking process.

Learning Path

Session 1 - Introduction to Critical Thinking

In this session we will define critical thinking. We also talk about the benefits of critical thinking in our professional and personal life.

Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)

Session 2 - Curiosity and the Johari Window

This session looks at the importance of curiosity and how it affects our thinking. We will also introduce the Johari Window.

Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)

Session 3 - The Systematic Six-step Process of Critical Thinking Part 1

In this session, we introduce the Six-step Systematic Process for Critical Thinking. This module will define the first three steps: Interpretation, Analysis, and Inference.

Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)

Session 4 - The Systematic Six-step Process of Critical Thinking Part 2

In this session, we will define the second three steps of the Systematic Critical Thinking Process: Evaluation, Explanation and Self-Regulation.

Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)

Session 5 - The Value of Data

This session explains how data plays a pivotal role in the process of decision making and how it impacts your critical thinking. With the right data, you have the ability to develop the right questions that lead to better decisions.

 

Virtual Session (30 minutes) + Online Journal (15 minutes) + Activity (15 minutes)

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Leader Behaviors

This course strengthens your skills in the following leader behaviors:

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Frequently asked questions

What is the focus of critical thinking training in the workplace?

This critical thinking training focuses on helping professionals analyze problems, challenge assumptions, and make well-reasoned decisions in high-stakes environments.

How does critical thinking in leadership impact decision-making?

Critical thinking in leadership promotes better judgment, stronger strategic planning, and improved team guidance, especially when making complex decisions under pressure.

Who should take this critical thinking and decision making course?

This course is ideal for managers, team leads, and professionals looking to improve problem-solving and decision-making through structured critical thinking techniques.

Do I receive a certificate for completing the critical thinking course?

Yes, participants will receive a certificate confirming their completion of this critical thinking and decision-making course.

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