Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

In just about any industry or any role, we are almost constantly involved in solving problems. It is what makes humanity progress forward by constantly searching for better solutions to common problems or new solutions to new problems as our societies become more complex.  In our knowledge-based society we are presented with a never ending stream of information.   Critical thinking leads to improved knowledge as it involves close analysis and evaluation of information leading to informed decisions.

Rational and disciplined thinkers constantly strive to reduce their prejudices and biases giving them a better understanding of their environments. In this workshop you will develop the skills to evaluate, identify, and distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information. You will practice solving problems in groups using a variety of established techniques. You will learn good brainstorming techniques as well as how to improve your communication in meetings. 

You will practice these techniques in a simulated environment working on realistic problems. If run as a company course, it can be a team building event where delegates go through a shared experience while solving problems. They will learn how to work together and improve how they communicate as a team.

The course is also effective if delegates are from different organisations as they can learn from each other’s approaches or how various techniques might be used in different industries.

A series of extra problem solving techniques are also discussed briefly at the end of the workbook. These can be explored by those interested in further developing their skills after the course.