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In today’s busy workplace it is imperative that managers know how to make the best decision and determine the most efficient and effective course of action. In order to accomplish this, an understanding of the current situation and innovative outlook are important, but often under-developed in managers. This course will explore how to inquisitively explore challenges, defy incorrect assumptions, and look at things with new and differing perspectives, incorporating these insights into your thought processes, and enabling you to find creative solutions to even the most difficult tasks and issues.

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Training Objectives

The purpose of the current programme is to help managers enhance their Critical thinking competencies to enable better decision making and thus enhance their overall performance. Upon completion, participants will be able to:

• Evaluate, identify, and distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information
• Develop critical thinking through curiosity and asking good questions
• Describe the eight best practices of critical thinking and specify how these can be applied in practice
• Challenge current thinking patterns and explain how to remain highly tuned for new ideas

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The programme is suitable for managers of all levels and across sectors and industries.

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Training Outline

Introduction and Warm-up

• Introduction to the trainer, participants and topic

The Challenges of Modern Thinking

• Becoming a Rational Thinker
• Critical Thinking in Application
• Applying Reason
• Developing Open-Mindedness
• Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
• Avoiding Jumping to Conclusions
• Expecting and Initiating Change
• Being Ready to Adapt Thinking Logically

Critical Thinking Best Practices

• Listening Actively
• Evaluating Information
• Making Assumptions
• Watching Out for Bias
• Asking Clarifying
• Questions Performing SWOT Analysis
• Benefiting from Critical Thinking

Putting It All Together

• Changing Your Perspective
• Considering Other Viewpoints
• Dealing with New Information
• Solving Problems
• Identifying Inconsistencies
• Asking Why
• Evaluating the Solution
• Retaining Your New Skills
• Reflecting and Learning from Mistakes
• Asking Questions on an Ongoing Basis

Wrap-up, evaluation andclose

Training Style

This course is interactive in nature and participants will be actively involved, using their own experiences and challenges to reinforce and adapt the new knowledge and skills to their own reality, as well as examples, case studies and simulations provided by the trainer.

Use of self-assessments and reflective exercises will also allow participants to increase their self-awareness and provide opportunity for peer reflection and discussion.

All sessions will combine elements of PowerPoint presentations, Flip-chart notes, small group and open discussions, audio/visual material and experiential exercises.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 7 CPD units in HR, Leadership, Management and Professional Development. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.