This 3 day modular and blended course is delivered
over three half days; either virtually or as in-line sessions. The course is available on-demand from September and this virtual run takes place June 6th, 13th
and 20th
Participants learn to use ‘Critical Thinking’ as
the basis for successful problem solving and decision making.
The interactive programme covers three aspects of
Critical Thinking:
Focus & Reasoning: (3 Hours)
· Learning to
separate Passion V Emotion to gain clear focus
· Understanding
the difference between clear reasons and false logic
· Applying the
‘Tree Diagram’ logic mapping technique to produce clear, structure arguments
· Using Cool
Logic in Hot Situations - dealing with false reasoning in meetings and
discussion
Problem Solving & Decision Making: (3 Hours)
· Introduction
to 2 common problem solving/decision making models
· Finding the
core and scope of the problem using Socratic questioning
· Dealing with
Biases and short cut thinking
· Exploring
Innovative Options
· Framing
questions to achieve the best answers
· Overcoming
obstacles to achieve sustainable actions
Communication: (2 Hours)
Introduction to the most important aspect of
problem solving and decision making – Implementation
· With
Critical Thinking, we learn that our strongest argument can be our weakest
link.
· Learners
role play the implementation of a decision by appealing to the logic of the
listener, and not the speaker.
· Practising
the words of Aristotle - ‘The fool tells me his reasons, the wise man persuades
me with my own’
· The session
ends with a revisit of the decision making models with discussion on the
challenges and opportunities for use in the workplace.
All learning experience is through explanation,
exploration and exercises.