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Critical Thinking Process: Critical & Creative Thought Systems

Original price was: RM2,600.00.Current price is: RM1,500.00.

Introduction

In today’s business world, many people experience information overload. We are bombarded with messages to believe various ideas, best practices in planning, best approach to manage the account, best strategic position marketing and so on. How do you know what to believe? How do you separate the truth from the myths?

The answer lies in critical thinking skills. The ability to clearly reason through problems and to present arguments in a logical, compelling way has become a key skill for survival in today’s business. This intensive one-day workshop will give you two practical tools and hands-on experience with critical thinking and problem solving.

Objective

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

  • Identify your critical thinking style(s), including areas of strength and improvement
  • Work through the critical thinking process to build or analyze arguments
  • Develop and evaluate explanations
  • Improve key critical thinking skills, including active listening and questioning
  • Use analytical thought systems and creative thinking techniques
  • Prepare and present powerful arguments

Who Should Attend

This program is a must buy-in for all office professionals.

Methodology

Pre-and Post-Assignment, Using the Whole-Brain Thinking Modal, and Reasoning techniques to avoid falling into illogical traps, Case Studies, Thinking Skill-sets assessment, Practice Exercises, Application Preparation of a Powerful, Logical Argument presentation.

Module

  • UNDERSTANDING CRITICAL THINKING
    • Let’s Look At What Critical Thinking Is
    • Characteristics Of Critical Thinkers
    • Common Critical Thinking Styles: The Investigator, The Pilot, The Pioneer, The Learner, The Soldier
  • PITFALLS TO REASONED DECISION MAKING
    • Barriers To Good Decision Making
    • Explore How To Get Around Them
  • THE CRITICAL THINKING PROCESS
    • The Critical Thinking Model
    • Standards Of Critical Thinking
    • Identifying The Issues
    • Identifying The Arguments
    • Clarifying The Issues And Arguments
    • Establishing Context
    • Checking Credibility And Consistency
    • Evaluating Arguments
    • Case Study
  • A CRITICAL THINKER’S SKILL SET
    • Asking Questions
    • Probing Techniques
    • Pushing My Buttons
    • Critical Thinking Questions
    • Active Listening Skills
  • CREATING EXPLANATIONS
    • Defining Explanations
    • Steps To Building An Explanation
    • Making Connections
  • CRITICAL AND CREATIVE THOUGHT SYSTEMS
    • Techniques For Thinking Creatively
    • Creative Thinking Exercise
    • Debono’s Thinking Hats
  • PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE
    • Presenting And Communicating Your Ideas To Others
    • Putting It Into Practice
    • Pre-Assignment Preparation
    • Presentations

Fee: RM 1500 per pax

Loyalty Points: 1500 Points

Duration: 2 Days

Note: In-house course is available. Request it HERE

Trainer

Julia Lai Abdullah

Biodata:
Julia is an experienced development & training specialist for over 22 years – with years of experience and exposure in industries such as adult education, hospitality, retailing, manufacturing, banking & finance, insurance and customer service. She influences and spearheads learning in every class participant. Her excellent communication skill, easy-going and motivational style has helped, energized and motivated participants to learn and apply. Julia’s sessions capture the importance – and the art – of believing in self and our abilities to surpass our potential. Her trainings cover People Management, Personal Effectiveness, Grooming and Etiquette, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Customer Relationship Management and the English Language, among others.