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 onwards and this virtual run takes place August 22nd, 25th and 29th.
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:
Day 1 - 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
Day 2 - 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 action
Day 3 - 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.