https://www.eaglesflight.com/blog/how-to-promote-critical-thinking-in-the-workplace
Everything you need to teach a one-day workshop for Critical Thinking:
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Training Manuals
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PowerPoint Slides
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Instructor's Guide
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Quick Reference Job Aids
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Icebreakers, Activities,
& Exercise Files
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Pre-Assignments,
Pre-/Post-Assessments
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Promotional Advertorials
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Lesson Plans with Flip Chart Notes
Also available: training video clips, editable books, audiobook workshops, e-learning, and cloud-based LMS.
Module One: Getting Started
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Icebreaker
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Housekeeping Items
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The Parking Lot
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Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Components of Critical Thinking
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Applying Reason
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Open Mindedness
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Analysis
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Logic
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Case Study
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Module Two: Review Questions
Module Three: Non-Linear Thinking
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Step Out of Your Comfort Zone
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Don"t Jump to Conclusions
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Expect and Initiate Change
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Being Ready to Adapt
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Case Study
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Module Three: Review Questions
Module Four: Logical Thinking
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Ask the Right Questions
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Organize the Data
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Evaluate the Information
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Draw Conclusions
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Case Study
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Module Four: Review Questions
Module Five: Critical Thinkers (I)
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Active Listening
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Be Curious
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Be Disciplined
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Be Humble
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Case Study
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Module Five: Review Questions
Module Six: Critical Thinkers (II)
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Seeing the Big Picture
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Objectivity
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Using Your Emotions
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Being Self-Aware
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Case Study
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Module Six: Review Questions
Module Seven: Evaluate Information
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Making Assumptions
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Watch out for Bias
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Ask Clarifying Questions
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SWOT Analysis
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Case Study
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Module Seven: Review Questions
Module Eight: Benefits of Critical thinking
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Being More Persuasive
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Better Communication
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Better Problem Solving
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Increased Emotional Intelligence
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Case Study
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Module Eight: Review Questions
Module Nine: Changing Your Perspective
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Limitations of Your Point of View
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Considering Others Viewpoint
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Influences on Bias
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When New Information Arrives
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Case Study
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Module Nine: Review Questions
Module Ten: Problem Solving
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Identify Inconsistencies
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Trust Your Instincts
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Asking Why?
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Evaluate the Solution(s)
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Case Study
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Module Ten: Review Questions
Module Eleven: Putting It All Together
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Retaining Your New Skills
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Reflect and Learn From Mistakes
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Always Ask Questions
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Practicing Critical Thinking
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Case Study
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Module Eleven: Review Questions
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
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Words from the Wise
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Review of Parking Lot
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Lessons Learned
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Completion of Action Plans and Evaluations
Students: https://www.criticalthinking.org/pages/workshop-descriptions/437
https://majorium.wordpress.com/2012/01/03/seven-components-of-critical-thinking/
Here's what you'll learn:
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How to create a solid definition of the improved state - "Point B"
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Analyzing the characteristics of current state - "Point A"
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How to transition from "Point A to Point B" rapidly and at lower cost
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10 Key elements of successful projects
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New problem solving methodologies
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Gain critical analytical skills
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Identification of root causes of problems
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Methods to reduce project durations and cost
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Analytical tools to help design successful solutions
Expected Benefits Include:
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Gain analysis skills to rapidly define and achieve robust solutions
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Reduce the time and cost of Six Sigma projects
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Improve problem solving, decision making and planning skills
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Develop better solutions to problems and projects faster and at lower cost!
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Improved employee communications and decision making
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Learn structured listening and questioning skills