1. Recognizing the Value of Using Critical Thinking in Business
- Defining critical thinking
- Characteristics of effective critical thinkers
- The role of critical thinking in meeting business challenges
- A Critical Thinking Process
2. Using a framework to relate critical thinking to business challenges
- Describing critical thinking using the RED (Recognize assumptions, Evaluate arguments, Draw conclusions) Model
- Positioning the RED Model within a critical thinking framework
- Obtaining Feedback on Your Critical Thinking Skills
3. Recognizing the value of gaining insight into one’s critical thinking skills
- Relating critical thinking skills to other business skills
- Uses for the "My Thinking Styles" assessment
- "My Thinking Styles" Development Report
- Your personal "Thinking Styles" Development Report
- A Context for Critical Thinking
4. Identifying personal situations where critical thinking has been and could be used
- Selecting techniques for using critical thinking skills and the RED model
- Relating insight from your "Thinking Styles" report and feedback to a personal critical thinking situation
- Applying Critical Thinking Tools and Skills in Business Situations
5. Practicing using critical thinking skills and techniques in a real business situation
- Initial action plan for development of critical thinking skills