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Critical Thinking

Master the art of critical thinking to make better business decisions.

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.

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Upcoming Sessions

Date City Times Course# 32533
  • May 28, 2012
    - May 29, 2012    		 Toronto, ON 9:00 AM
    - 5:00 PM    		 Register Now
  • Aug 13, 2012
    - Aug 14, 2012    		 Toronto, ON 9:00 AM
    - 5:00 PM    		 Register Now
  • Nov 1, 2012
    - Nov 2, 2012    		 Toronto, ON 9:00 AM
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  • Jan 24, 2013
    - Jan 25, 2013    		 Toronto, ON 9:00 AM
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  • Feb 11, 2013
    - Feb 12, 2013    		 Toronto, ON 9:00 AM
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Do you need a different date or location? We offer Courses On Request.


Course Details

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.

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Who Should Attend

Leaders and business professionals who are required to apply critical thinking to daily and 'big picture' issues and challenges.

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  • "  I now understand my personal thinking process better and can now identify the processes amongst the team I work with. This knowledge will help when dealing with the group dynamics during times of conflict.  "

  • "  I liked Ed´s facilitating style and appreciated his extensive knowledge on the course subject. The course allowed each participant to get involved through exercises that helped to solidify the learning.  "

  • "  I found that the tools and concepts on how the different brains work were very insightful.  "

  • "  I enjoyed the real life examples that were used to develop our understanding of the topic and more importantly, to be able to apply it in the future. I also thought the handouts that Ed provided for us were great.  "