Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

45mBeginner2021-05-04

Authors

Eric Zackrison

Eric Zackrison

Teacher, Trainer, Consultant, CEO of IDI.US Inc.

Madecraft

Madecraft

Full-Service Learning Content Company

Course details

As a leader, your team and organization rely on you to have good judgement and make the right decision with the information you have. Good decisions are the product of strong critical thinking skills and thoughtful problem solving. And like all skills, you can learn, practice, and get better at them. In this course, Dr. Eric Zackrison helps you do just that. He shows how to critically assess the source of information and how to determine the right approach to take. Eric also demonstrates strategies for approaching both simple and complex problems, and details taking your team through the entire life cycle of a challenging decision. He also imparts an understanding of common traps people fall into when solving problems, both individually and as a team. After this course, you’ll have the tools to approach your next problem more critically and solve it more effectively.

Skills covered

Decision-MakingPersonal DevelopmentProfessional DevelopmentLeadership and ManagementOne-Off

Concepts

Introduction

  • Improve your problem-solving skills

How to Think Critically

  • Know yourself
  • Staying focused
  • Asking questions
  • Analyzing information

Problem-Solving Basics

  • Important parameters
  • Simple problem-solving models
  • Complex problem-solving methods

A Functional Approach

  • Understanding the problem
  • Determine your criteria
  • Find solutions
  • Limit decisions and final choice
  • Implementing your solution

Avoiding Traps

  • Avoiding logical fallacies
  • Avoiding data manipulation
  • Avoiding small group pitfalls

Conclusion

  • Ready to practice
40,000 Toman