Thinking with Critical Insight
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Course Overview
In a world brimming with information and divergent perspectives, the ability to think critically is an invaluable asset. Possessing critical insight allows us to discern fact from fiction, make informed decisions, and approach problems from unique angles. To make the best decisions and determine the most efficient and effective course of action, a deeper situational understanding and innovative outlook are important.
This course will earn you 14 PDUs | 14 CDUs
Who Should Attend
Professionals who want to make the best decisions and develop creative and elegant solutions to challenging problems will benefit from this course.
Course Objectives
- Apply the four major steps of critical thinking
- Recognize the characteristics of successful critical thinkers
- Explain sources of bias and how to minimize them
- Understand how to apply critical thinking best practices to their own work
Course Outline
An Introduction to Modern Critical Thinking
- The Challenges of Modern Thinking
- Becoming Rational Thinkers
- Open Mindedness and Considering Other Viewpoints
- Non-Linear Thinking
Utilizing Analysis and Logic
- The Four Steps to Utilizing Analysis and Logic
- Asking the Right Questions
- Organizing Data
- Evaluating the Information
- Drawing Conclusions Based on Facts
COACHES Characteristics of Critical Thinking
- Curiosity
- Objectivity
- Active Listening
- Contextualization
- Humility
- Emotional Control
- Self-Awareness
Critical Thinking Best Practices
- Deep Understanding
- Fail to Succeed
- Be Your Own Socrates
- Look Back, Look Forward
- Engage Change
Performing Better Evaluations and Analyses
- Influences on Bias
- Making Assumptions
- Limitations on Your Point of View
- Conducting a SWOT Analysis
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Class times are listed Eastern time
‘GTR’ = Guaranteed to Run
This is a 2-day class
Price: $1,195.00
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01/20/2025 |
9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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VILT |
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06/16/2025 |
9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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11/17/2025 |
9:00AM - 5:00PM |
GTR |
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