Development of critical thinking - course RUB 18,990. from Specialist, training 16 academic hours, date of July 2, 2023.
Miscellaneous / / December 06, 2023
In our society, the words “criticism” and “critical” are perceived by most people as something bad and negative. However, the original message of the concept of “critical thinking” is about the analysis of information, about logic. This is the ability to analyze information signals entering our lives in order to separate truth from lies, highlight only what is important and necessary among a huge number of negative signals and accept what is most correct in a given situation solution.
Relevance of the problem:
- Questionable news and diversity of opinions.
- Dubious news and sources of information, diversity of opinions, contradictory conclusions of experts, powerful flows of information, “stuffing”, disinformation - our current reality. In order for the company to make a profit and make decisions highly effective, managers need to have reliable, proven knowledge.
- Data processing.
In our world, each employee is exposed to gigantic information flows. The greater the flow, the greater the likelihood that it can “flood” the employee and he will cease to effectively perform his duties.
The course “Development of Critical Thinking” is an excellent opportunity to start developing one of the most important Skills of the 21st century right now. Every day there is more and more information in our lives.
Each person is trying to convey something to us and, in one way or another, prove that his point of view is correct. How to find the truth, how not to fall for the bait of misguided people? More details about this in the course.
Employees who know how to make informed decisions have an advantage in interviews and career growth.
Soft skills are required by employers in 80% of vacancies.
Program goals:
- Develop critical thinking skills.
- Develop skills in obtaining information from necessary sources.
- Learn to evaluate facts and situations.
- Show how to select only the information you need.
Advantages:
Man in many cases is an irrational being. The course helps you become more thoughtful and conscious, and make informed and helpful decisions in difficult situations.
Audience:
- Top and middle managers, leading analysts, project managers, business development directors, HR directors.
- Anyone who wants to learn to live more consciously and make the right decisions.
- Anyone who is interested in the topic of self-development.
You will learn:
- Behave confidently in situations of uncertainty
- Make the right and informed choice
- Find balanced and effective solutions
You will know:
- How to look for the causes of problems, and not just their consequences
- How to minimize risks when making decisions
- How to ask the right questions
- How to determine the most significant aspects of a problem
Module 1. Definition of critical thinking (1 academic. h.)
Critical thinking and its components. Analytics, logic, system
Differences between conventional and critical thinking
The essence of methods and areas of application
Module 2. Necessary types of thinking to find a solution (3 ac. h.)
Logic and Analytics
Channels of information perception
Quality of information and its criteria
Systematization, data analysis
Workshop Lie-Truth
Module 3. Technological features of receiving and processing information (4 ac. h.)
Forecasting and its role in critical thinking
Setting goals and objectives in a situation of unclear priorities
Visualization of thoughts and ideas
Information filtering
Areas of confidence and areas of newness
Module 4. Tools for critical thinking (4 ac. h.)
Sinkwine technology
Workshop. Ishikawa diagram
How to Write Questions: Bloom's Daisy, Socratic Questions
Module 5. How to develop critical thinking. Personal characteristics (4 ac. h.)
How emotions influence our choices
DISC typology
Cognitive attitudes, personal characteristics
Workshop on working with irrational attitudes