Critical thinking involves a number of processes including identifying and evaluating specific situations, being aware of any contributing circumstances and the potential results of your actions or plans. To think critically, it is important to evaluate various perspectives (yours and others) to identify the resources available to you and evaluate the short and long-term effects of taking a particular action.
The PD Training Critical Thinking Training Course provides training in identifying support structures, perspectives and arguments and how to critically evaluate the advantages and the disadvantages of a proposed plan or an action, so that the right decisions can be made the first time. Learn the difference between left brain and right brain thinking, removing the emotions from decision making, evaluating both sides of an argument and critical questioning skills.
This powerful professional development training course is delivered throughout Australia, including Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra and Parramatta
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course participants will be able to:

Explore real-world examples of why critical thinking is so important in business
Learn to use critical thinking skills when making business decisions
Choose the right techniques to recognise assumptions and draw conclusions
Translate an abstract idea into something tangible
Minimise the impact of job pressures on your thinking processes
React with curiosity instead of emotion
Get a roadmap for developing your critical thinking skills

Course Outline



Critical Thinking Training Course - Lesson 1Course Overview

Introduction


Critical Thinking Training Course - Lesson 2Understanding Critical Thinking

What is Critical Thinking?
Characteristics of a Critical Thinker
Common Critical Thinking Styles
Small Group Work
Developing Your Critical Thinking Skills




Critical Thinking Training Course - Lesson 3Where Do Other Types of Thinking Fit In?

Left and Right Brain Thinking
Whole-Brain Thinking


Critical Thinking Training Course - Lesson 4Pitfalls to Reasoned Decision Making

Getting Over the Barriers
Debrief
Morning Wrap-Up
Energiser: Puzzle Paradise




Critical Thinking Training Course - Lesson 5The Critical Thinking Process

Critical Thinking Model
The Standards of Critical Thinking
Identifying the Issues
Identifying the Arguments
Clarifying the Issues and Arguments
Establishing Context
Checking Credibility and Consistency
Evaluating Arguments
Case Study


Critical Thinking Training Course - Lesson 6A Critical Thinker's Skill Set

Asking Questions
Probing
Pushing My Buttons
Critical Thinking Questions
Active Listening Skills




Critical Thinking Training Course - Lesson 7Creating Explanations

Defining Explanations
Steps to Building an Explanation
Small Group Work


Critical Thinking Training Course - Lesson 8Dealing with Assumptions

Understanding assumptions
When are assumptions useful
Critically evaluate assumptions




Critical Thinking Training Course - Lesson 9Common Sense

Reflecting on common sense
Is it 'common'?


Critical Thinking Training Course - Lesson 10Critical and Creative Thought Systems

Tips for Thinking Creatively
Creative Thinking Exercise
De Bono's Thinking Hats




Critical Thinking Training Course - Lesson 11Putting It into Practice

Presenting and Communicating Your Ideas to Others
Pre-Assignment Preparation
Presentations

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