Critical Thinking for Performance Excellence
Description
In the current business landscape, organisations are experiencing significant transformations, leading to the emergence of innovative approaches to meet growing demands. Leadership in adapting to these changes requires continually refining methods to achieve performance excellence.
Critical thinking plays a crucial role in this process, as it enables us to define objectives, examine assumptions, uncover underlying values, evaluate evidence, take effective actions, and assess outcomes. Now more than ever, the ability to analyse problems thoroughly, present persuasive arguments, and challenge existing standards is essential to effective leadership.
During this comprehensive two-day course, participants will gain practical tools and hands-on techniques to effectively translate ideas into actionable steps or implementable plans. The focus will be on empowering individuals to think critically, apply their insights in real-world scenarios, and exercise leadership through informed decision-making.
This course is HRD Corp (HRDC / HRDF) claimable.
Additional information
| Mode | Physical, 2-days |
|---|---|
| Nov | – |
| In-House | ✓ |
Course Details
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the importance and benefits of Critical Thinking
- Distinguish different types of Critical Thinking profiles and models
- Apply the RED Model for effective analysis and decision-making
- Enhance problem-solving skills by analysing issues in-depth and with precision using critical thinking elements and standards
- Utilise Critical Thinking techniques to generate innovative ideas and solve challenges in the workplace
Suitable for:
- Executives and organisational talent-pool who desire to reinforce their career.
- Seasoned managers who want to brush up on their critical thinking skills.
- Managers who want to lead team members towards enhanced critical thinking abilities.
Course Outline
- Setting the Context
- Differentiating between problem solving and critical thinking
- Explaining the importance of critical thinking in various contexts
- Problem Solving vs Critical Thinking
- Understanding the differences and overlaps between problem solving and critical thinking
- Recognizing the unique aspects and benefits of critical thinking
- Competencies in Critical Thinking
- Exploring the essential competencies and skills required for effective critical thinking
- Identifying the components of critical thinking, such as analysis, evaluation, and inference
- Derailers: Biases
- Recognizing common biases that can hinder critical thinking
- Understanding the impact of biases on decision-making processes
- Strategies to mitigate biases and enhance objective thinking
- RED Model and Application
- Introducing the RED Model
- Applying the RED Model to critical thinking scenarios
- Practicing the use of the RED Model through case studies and practical examples
