Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision-Making

PT16685
Training Summary
This course uses critical thinking as the foundation to improve the effectiveness of judgement and decision-making. Participants in this course apply the concepts and principles of critical thinking and apply them to practical problem-solving and decision-making as they work through a series of relevant examples and case-studies. This is a two-day, instructor led intermediate level course with interactive lecture, exercises, and extensive practical applications through case-study.
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Duration
2 Day/Lecture & Lab
Audience
This course is designed for those wanting to learn a traditional root cause analysis approach to problem-solving and decision making.
Course Topics
Introduction to the Course
  • Understanding Critical Thinking
  • Personal style: Adopting a Critical Thinking Mindset
  • Seven Essential Critical Thinking Tools and Techniques.
  • Critical Thinking: Inductive Reasoning and Using a Heuristic Approach
  • Critical Thinking and Decision-Making
  • Solving a Business Focused problem
  • Conclusion and Action Planning

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