Critical Thinking
The Canadian Management Centre (CMC)
Delivery Method
Seminar
Target Audience
Leaders and business professionals who are required to apply critical thinking to daily and 'big picture' issues and challenges.
Summary
Master the art of critical thinking to make better business decisions.
Description/Agenda
Step back and think! Asking the right questions before you make decisions is
a key competency which distinguishes you and your organization from the pack.
Through hands-on practice and immediate feedback, explore the art of applying
critical thinking to a business setting.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Promote critical thinking as a valuable process in the workplace
- Use critical thinking skills when making business decisions and
taking action
- Recognize and counter typical assumptions made in business
situations
- Evaluate arguments with objectivity and transparency; distinguish
between fact and opinon
- Draw conclusions based on facts and validated information
- Select specific tools to use when conducting critical thinking
COURSE BENEFITS
- Gain a competitive edge by becoming a critical thinker in your
workplace
- Recognize and build on your strengths
- Accurately understand and respond to situations
- Have confidence in your decisions
- Build a leadership team that makes sound decisions
COURSE FEATURES
- Self assessment for insight into individual behaviour and how you
work with others
- Job aid(s) and tip sheets to take back to the workplace
- Structured case study(ies) to apply learning in groups
- Sample templates and tools you can use in the workplace
- Worksheets and exercises to enhance participation and learning
- Hands-on activities engage participants in demonstrating skills
- Models, application, skills practice
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
NOTE: Before attending this session, you will receive a link
to the online Watson Glaser®II Critical Thinking Appraisal. You must complete
the assessment to participate fully in this seminar.
ACCREDITATION
12 PDUs
RIBO Credits: Management Skills 12 hours
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